Licensing Requirements in New York
You don’t need a license to clean houses. However, a license is needed to start a cleaning business or work with local government or companies.
Starting a Cleaning Business in New York
- Select business structure
- Register cleaning business name
- Register with New York
- Open separate business checking account
- Learn about taxes and hire an accountant
- Get liability insurance
- Obtain city license
Certificates and Capital Required
To start a cleaning business you need: a vendor’s license to pay sales tax; a Doing Business As registration if using a business name; business licenses that vary by state and county. Depending on scope, $2,000 – $6,000 is needed to start a cleaning business.
Starting a Business in New York
New York is a good place to start a business.
Bidding for Contracts in New York
To bid on contracts in New York, register as a vendor on the Council’s Procurement and Supply Solutions Portal (PASSPort) and Beneficiary Information Portal (PIP).
Licensing for House Cleaning Businesses
You don’t need specialized training or certification to clean houses. However, you will need both a vendor’s license and a Doing Business As (DBA) registration before starting your cleaning business.
Licensing in New South Wales
In New South Wales a painter must be licensed if contracting over $5000.
Licensing for Cleaning Services
If you are cleaning someone’s house that is not your own, you do need a vendor’s license. You will need a DBA license if you use a certain name for your company. Check with your county about filing a business license.