How to open a garage in New York
Do you have knowledge and skills for auto repair work and want to know how to open a mechanic shop in New York? In Hispanic Entrepreneurs We will provide you with important information so that you can bet on this business.
Advance plan to open a mechanical workshop
First of all you must determine the scope of the business. HWhat to define what types of repair it will cover. That is, if it will be dedicated to transmission repair, engine or oil change, brakes or all kinds of breakdowns.
Prepare a business plan in which details in addition to the scope, direction, financing, number of employees, etc. All the details to show that it is feasible. If this step is too complicated, you can ask your local Small Business Administration for help. Choose the name and register the company.
You have to consider that the costs to open the workshop vary, but generally include the costs of the business license. In addition to New York Mechanic License (ASE) certifications, Insurance, Hydraulic Lift, Diagnostic Machine. As well as rent and a set of special tools, the investment amounting to more than 50 thousand dollars.
Whereas, ongoing expenses are rent, if you don't have a place of your own. Aside from employee salaries, insurance, and supply costs. But do not be discouraged, according to US News the workshops earn 100 or more per year.
On the other hand, the average age of cars in America is around 11 years old. This increases the need to go to mechanical workshops, so starting this venture can be a smart decision.
How to open a garage in New York
After registering the company, obtaining the EIN, opening the bank account, the credit card. In addition to the certificate of authority and worker compensation, the permits and licenses are requested. All auto repair shops have to comply with federal and state regulations.
An application for a license to operate such a workshop is made to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Specifically in the Division of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air. They are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm Those interested can communicate through (518) 474-0919 and the staff speaks Spanish.
It can also be done online through the link: https://dmv.ny.gov/repair/open-repair-body-shop or by mail. To apply you must send the VS1 form (Original installation request) that no other workshop has the same regulation codes. It must be accompanied by the letter from the municipality.
It is necessary to attach the notarized declaration of the owner of the premises that authorizes its use for the business. Add proof of zoning (VS-146), Tax Identification Number and copy of sales tax authority certificate.
Proof of compensation insurance if you have employees, copy of driver's license or other photo identification. As well as the bill of the workshop sign required by the city (contains specific requirements), check with the amount of the required fees. Apart from the receipt of presentation of the commercial register.
To process the zoning test, review the specific requirements on the VS-146 form. The Certificate of Authority and Sales Tax Identification Number is issued by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance (DTF),
Regarding the proof of commercial name it depends if it is a corporation, an LLC or companies / individuals with assumed name. The case of the first two has to send a copy of the filing receipt from the City State Department. Third, you need a copy of the business certificate of assumed name issued by the county clerk.
Compensation insurance should be processed on the New York State Workers' Compensation Board website. If you do not have employees, this must be indicated in the application.
After meeting all the requirements, DMV's Vehicle Safety Application Processing Unit will contact the applicant. Once approved, the registration will be issued.
Application, suspension or rejection fee
EThe owner must submit with the application a non-refundable fee of $ 10 with the registration fee of 150. It is valid for two years. The commissioner may reject or suspend the registration if he detects problems in the process.
It is causal to deny it if data is falsified in the business plan or any statement. If a registration certificate was suspended by the authorities, due to bad location or deceptive practices. Also for violating provisions or regulations and providing misleading estimates.