International Trade: Q and A: Doing business in New York State

Frank Schettino, managing partner at Anchin, one of the largest accounting firms in the US and a member of the BKR International network, gives the lowdown on New York State.

1. What makes New York State an attractive place to do business?
2. New York City is clearly the state’s greatest asset. It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US, a marketplace of over 20 million people with a diverse and talented pool of human capital. Both New York State and New York City also have significant tax credit and incentive plans for new investment and business expansion.

1. How does New York State differ to other US states?
2. The metropolitan area has amazing opportunities for entrepreneurs to succeed. With that comes fierce competition. As they say in the song, if you make it in New York you can make it anywhere, and no truer words have been said.