hi i am trying to open a online t-shirt business and i know i need a business license for the state i live?
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Just register your business with the secretary of states office. \n\nHere is the link on the steps you need to take. The last step includes finding out if you need other licenses.\n\nhttp://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm
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Go to your Secretary of State website and look for information on how to start a business in your state. They will have all the information and contact information you need. The permits and licenses you need will depend on whether you will run it as a home business, or you will actually rent an office for your business.
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city/local ordinances stating what sort of businesses can operate in the building/area you want to open your shop.  also, you may need licenses - fire marshall, safety inspector, etc.  you also need to fill out tax forms with the state.  my suggestion would be calling both state and local governments and ask tham what steps you need to take as a lot of it depends on where you live.
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Whichever name you choose for your new business, you will want to ensure that it is legally available. This entails conducting comprehensive trademark and common-law research. If both steps are clear, you can then decide if you want to file for a State or Federal trademark.\n\nFor further details and/or questions, please contact me at:\n\n800.340.2010\ndc@tmexpress.com\nwww.tmexpress.com\n\nThank you!\n\nShannon Moore
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Anyone can do business in US with no requirement to be physically present here. Of course, registration, license etc are required.\n\nGenerally you will need to register in every state where you intend to do "business" (e.g. recruit employees, open shop or other physical presence, not including internet or remote sales). Otherwise it is sufficient to register in a single state out of the 50 states.\n\n(1) Pick a state. Most foreign companies pick Delaware\n\n(2) Get incorporated (either as corporation or LLC etc). \n\nIf you do not want it as a corporation but only as a sole proprietorship, you don't have to incorporate. But you can rent an office in any city, go to that city office and get a business license with that address.\n\n(3) If it is a corporation you will need a separate tax id (Also known as entity identification number). You can telephone IRS and they will assign one. For sole prop you can file taxes with personal income tax. \n\n(4) If you incorporate in Delaware and also keep a physical presence in Delaware you won't need a separate certificate from the DE state. IF you incorporate in Delaware and rent an office space in California, you will need a separate "certificate of qualification" from CA state, as a "foreign corporation" (foreign in the sense of another state, not country). You will pay taxes to CA state and not DE State (Where you pay only franchise taxes for shares and no business income tax).\n\nGenerally companies located overseas incorporate in Delaware, and also open a virtual office in Delaware through "Registered Agent" who helps you incorporate. It costs about $500 for one time incorporation, and a recurring cost of $200 or so each year to maintain legal active status it in Delaware. (Figures are approximate).  OFfice space costs are extra.\n\nThe other alternate would be finding a "partner" company that imports your product and markets it in US.\n\nYou will need to decide if you want to go alone or find a partnering company. \n\nImporting gold may invoke custom duties.\n\nOften each segment of a business US is outsourced to expert companies. Importing company could be different from marketing and sales company.\n\nHope the writeup helps a bit. Good Luck on your plans.
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Contact your states licensing board.
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You'll need to get the license from the local municipality in which you want to open your shop.  You'll be required to pay a license fee, and you'll also need to collect sales tax on any parts that you sell, and remit that tax to the state.\n\nYou'll also need a federal tax id number and you'll need a state tax id number.
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You need not contact anyone until you decide what kind of business you intend to operate.\n\nNot only do you have to comply with federal and state laws, you must also comply with local ordinances related to operating a business.\n\nMost communities prohibit operating a business from your home. And they all use different definitions for what constitutes running a "home business."\n\nIf you intend to operate using any name other than your own "legal name," you must file a "dba" (doing business as) certificate with the county clerk. And, if someone else is using that name, you cannot.\n\nGo here for information:\n\nhttp://www.governor.state.tx.us/ecodev/sba\n\nGood luck.
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I don't see why you'd be troubled.  I've ordered from them before.  They also let people submit their own t-shirt designs that they in turn create and sell.
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Check your state's Secretary of State website (typically, there is a link from your local state government webpage).  They should have forms online or a way to get forms for registering your business.  Check it also to see if there are any other licenses necessary for registering your business.  You might also consider contacting an attorney to assist with the initial start up documents necessary.
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I assume you can start at any age. Please check with your local government office (business license). They will tell you exactly what you need to have a legal business license. One of them will probably be your driver's license. However, you can have you parents register the company and you run it for now even if you cannot register yourself. \n\nGood luck, my friend!
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Try checking for your states business sites.  Search where and what you need to do!  I just did a Y!Search for Illinois Business License and it came up with many sites to help you apply for a license.  Try checking through them and finding one that is good for you!
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Most states have their licensing boards online.  do a search to find the licensing board for your new state and it should have all the information that you need.
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You need to set up a Not-for-profit company on the state level.  Start with your states website.  Something like www.state.(two letter abbreviation of state).gov.\n\nYou can use any bank...use one you like.
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It depends on what you mean by register:\n\n1) Do you need to establish a legal entity? See the first link\n\n2) Do you want to incorporate or form an LLC? See the second link\n\n3) Do you want to file for a State trademark? See the third link\n\nThe fourth link I posted is for GA's First Stop Business Information Center.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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You can apply for business license in the county or city that the business is located. The fee will be based on the category of the business or projected sales. Or go to South Carolina Business One Stop http://www.scbos.com/default.htm and create your login account in order to register your business.\n\nRemember though that if you are offering a business opportunity, SC requires that it be registered first with the state before you can place advertisements about your business opportunity.\nhttp://www.scsos.com/bus_opp.htm
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I recommend you go to trade shows.  There are some that are just for the gift industry that would probably be helpful to you.  I've included the links to a few shows.  The best thing about purchasing from shows is that you get to see and touch the merchandise in person.  All you need is a business license and a tax id.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!