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Let’s Talk About Grants

Each grant requires different information

• City of Boston Business Certificate (Updated)
• Have the UEI number (Unique Entity Identifier)
• Valid Vendor ID
• 2022 tax returns
• Bank statement of the last 3 months
• Explanation of use of funds
• Provide a profit and loss statement for the last Fiscal or Calendar year

Possible conditions

• Have twenty-five or fewer employees
• Have been established before March 2020
• Have a business location in the City of Boston
• Be established for ten years

Formalization of Your Business

There are two places where you can register your business, with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston:

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts – $500 a year LLC (Limited Liability Company) sole proprietorship S corporation
• City of Boston – $65 for a 4-year certificate Business certificate / Certificate of good standing

Link for the State: https://bit.ly/41KY15w | Link for the City: https://bit.ly/2BzjLZL

Technical Assistance

The Small Business Unit has a wide range of experts to help you start and grow your business. Our business advisors are here to be your partners. They will approach you on a flexible schedule and collaborate with you to help you achieve your business goals.

• Growth Planning
• Customer acquisition and retention
• Marketing and brand creation
• Customer experience
• Finance management
• Legal and leasing advice

For questions about technical assistance from the City:

Emily Patrick, Senior Neighborhood Business Manager

emily.patrick@boston.gov | 617-635-0252

For general assistance:

Ron Elie, Neighborhood Business Manager

ronald.elie@boston.gov | 617-635-0343