Is it legal for a person to seek investors for a business enterprise without some sort of license?
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Yes, but especially if you are raising $1M+ you risk running afoul of the SEC if you don't prepare the offering in accordance with their registration requirements or exemptions (Reg D). (Basically, you don't want to register with the SEC, so you need to qualify under one of the exemptions.) Also be sure you're complying with state laws. If it's under $1M (exempt under rule 504) you probably don't have to worry about it, but run it by a securities lawyer anyway, and don't forget the state laws. Good luck.
114941
No, not legally, unless you have a site license.
811069
In General,  it  is unlawful for any person, to  carry on any business, trade, profession, calling, occupation or gainful activity without a Wholesale License  if the business buys to resell or sells wholesale or retail taxable services or tangible items.    A     Wholesale License   is the same as Seller's Permit or Reseller's Permit.  Example, you sell computers or clothing online or online or on eBay in California... you need a Wholesale / Retail License  to buy wholesale tax free.  When you sell at the retail level, you charge taxes (collect taxes) to pay to government later. \n\nWholesale licenses include the following:\n\nWholesale License\nThis wholesale license permits the holder to sell to retailers anywhere in the United States without charging taxes.\n\nRetail License\nThis Retail license permits the holder to buy tax free from wholesalers, and sell to customers in the state charging taxes.\n\nYou also need a Wholesale License  if the services you provide are taxable to the public.
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I don't think that Bob can legally start a business under Joe's license.  Bob needs to become a sole proprietor on his own.  However, if Joe owns an installation of satellite TV svcs, Joe can become a member (employee) of the LLC by contacting the IRS and having him added as a member to the LLC.  Then they could have an agreement then; but as for Joe running another business under Bob's, that's a no.
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There many ways of doing this. When a business go out of business many times their stock is sold at Auction to liquidate debt. This a good way to buy items that are New. They may Auction in Lot Size, so you may have to bid on 5-10 MP3 players at a time (MP3 is an example), say they sell for $100, you may get them for $20 but have to bid on 10-50 at one time to do this.\nBuy from the company, you need to be a Business. A sole proprietorship is easy and you Social Security number is your tax I.D. in most cases. To buy Wholesale you need your business license which you get from your State Revenue Office, if I remember correct. It just a paper you hang on the wall with your company name (Go to a small business and ask to see theirs and they show you) You send a copy of this to the Wholesalers you buy from so they have it on record. They sell to you wholesale and tax free.\nThere other means of obtaining products, this just a few. There really too much to be able to cover here.
550818
No that would illegal. That's why it's for sell...\n\nFlagged.
385005
The U.S.A. is an open market which basically means that any body can invest in anything. However, if you are there on a student visa, you defiantly cannot start a business of your own. At list nothing legal.
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youre best bet sounds like it would have to be to find a business partner.  If you have a business plan I would look for investors.  Maybe look for an angel invester.  However, they might be weary because of the location of the business.  There are a lot of scams that sound similair to this so they will want as much info as possible.  Good Luck
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One exception that allows you to start a business while you are not a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident, is by investing $1 million into a new business and hire at least 10 people.  Once you do that, you'll be on your way to permanent residency in the US.
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I have a fiend in Nigeria who would like to help you find an investor for a small fee.  He is a true fiend...\n(Please ignore the rude person below.)
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I have operated a grant research and writing consulting firm for 30 years. Do not buy into the myth that there is FREE MONEY out there for your to start your business. The people who sell this information make their money off of people who are looking for something for nothing.\n\nContact your local Small Business Administration (SBA) for courses and services that can help you learn how to do it the right way.\n\nThe government DOES provide GUARANTEES for qualified loans that may be advantage to you should you be prepared to go the professional convential route of borrowing money to establish your enterprise.\n\nGood Luck and stay away for the FREE MONEY SCAMS.
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No, but you may need to file a qualification to do business in that jurisdiction.  For instance, in California, you can operate a business that is incorporated elsewhere (Delaware, for instance) but you have to file a qualification to do business with California.
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You don't need a grant! There are a great deal of Free Business that you could run from home without spending any money, or very very little.... Advertising could be considered a cost, however there are hundreds of ways to advertise for free so even that problem can be illiminated. Take a look at my Business Review Site where you will find reviews on over 30 start-up businesses, 99% of which are free to join and require your time and effort only; no more. Happy hunting. Hope I have given you some food for thought. Rod
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You may need to contact your city or county government for their requirements for business licensing.\n\nYou may also need to register yourself as a business in your city, county or state.\n\nWhile "Mark Bertrand"s information was helpful to you, this answer is in violation of YA's Community Guidelines for solicitation.
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it's legal with a script.   but there are some *shady* ways to get them without one.  good luck hunting.
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To run a business, money is required. If you start a company, you can approach investors and sell them shares of your company (subject to your fulfilling various rules regulations and conditions specified per law). These shares are called stock. The platform that allows you to legally trade in these shares is a stock-exchange, where anyone eligible can buy shares through a broker or sub-broker who against a small commission trades the stock that you want to buy or sell.\n\nAs far as how to invest is concerned, it is advisable that you start by investing in good equity Mutual Funds. Test the waters, do some study of the various companies if you can, or consult a financial adviser. (I am one, You can email me your contacts and if I can, I'll get back to you)\n\nHowever, don't invest all your money in one asset class alone, spread it across various other classes such as Post Office Savings Schemes, Bank Fixed Deposits, Real Estate, Insurance, Government Bonds, and directly equity once you are confident that you understand the market. Each and every person has his or her own financial needs and hence specifically defining the amount to be invested would be difficult unless the your current status is known.\n\nTaxation is another important aspect that needs looking into. Please do include your taxation liabilities in your financial planing otherwise you could end up with a lot of trouble with the taxman.
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1) Yes\n2) The easiest way would be to rent your property to a Non Resident Alien and he will pay with CASH and you don't have to report anything.\n\nI asume you mean a house.\nIf you are buying commercial property then you won't be able to do it that way unless the business owner is also a Non Resident Alien.\n\nWhere is your property? (State)\nThe laws are not the same everywhere.\n\nTop 3 Answerer in Business & Finance. (Vote for me)