Do you need a business license to run an online business?
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I think it depends on the state you live in.  You will need to check with the folks who handle licenses in your area. I sold on ebay a few years ago and you did not need one in the state of MD at that time.  I am not sure about where you live.
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http://www.businesslicenses.com/
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Check with the state of interest -- I posted a link to the SBA's Directory of States, Where to Obtain Business Licenses.\n\nHope that helps!
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You must first register your business with the state where you reside.  Visit your state's government Website to get started.
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Apply online for a Food Manufacturers License at the link below. Take care.
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wtf?do u need a liqor licence?
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I suggest you first learn more about the coffee shop business and understand its ins and outs. Business license is just an easy step to do, but you have to have all the ingredients to make a coffee shop successful. Here is my previous answer on the topic with great resources on how to start a coffee shop business  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqV71M7aKJvwxAv.5icv9AsjzKIX?qid=20060906072246AA9oNSl\n\nThe California Business Permitting Database will have all the information you need on the business licenses, requirements and permits a coffee shop business will need http://www.calgold.ca.gov/  - just indicate your business and your county/city and it will show you what and how to get the requirements\n\nFor example, if you live in Pasadena, California, below are some of the requirements in opening a coffee shop http://www.calgold.ca.gov :\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy\n- Burglar Alarm Permit: A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system. \n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business within city limits.\n- Fire Department Inspection/Permit: All businesses may be subject to a yearly inspection of facility; and a Business Plan/Contingency Plan if hazardous materials/wastes are on site.\n- Public Health License: Contact the department for a license if your business is in any way concerned with food/restaurant, wholesale or retail market, vending machines, catering trucks, etc.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment. \n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used.\n- Public Health Operating License: Required of restaurants and businesses manufacturing food, ice or soft drinks\n- Authority to Construct/Permit to Operate: Stationary sources of air emissions from specific types of equipment, industrial processes, paints and solvents and some consumer products, must be permitted.\n- Alcoholic Beverage License: Any person or entity seeking to sell alcoholic beverages must be licensed. \n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit. \n\nI suggest you check out these resources on How to Start a Business in California\n\nCalifornia Business Portal http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm \nCalifornia Business Search http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/list.html  \nCalifornia Dept of Consumer Affairs Licensing Information http://www.dca.ca.gov/aboutdca/licnhelp.htm  \n\nHere are the places where you will find information on tax requirements:\n\nSellers Permit – CA Board of Equalization http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm \nCalifornia Tax Service Center http://www.taxes.ca.gov/ \nFranchise Tax Board http://www.ftb.ca.gov/  \n\nIf you want business advice and free mentorship/assistance I suggest you check out the following resources:\n\nSBA California http://www.sba.gov/ca/  \nCalifornia Chambers of Commerce http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/ibrp/chamber_alpha.htm \nSCORE Bakersfield - Golden Empire http://www.scorebakersfield.org \nSCORE Glendale - Los Angeles http://www.scorela.org/ \nSCORE Merced - Yosemite http://www.score556.org \nSCORE Monterey - Monterey Bay http://www.bayscore.org/ \nSCORE Oakland - East Bay http://www.eastbayscore.org/ \nSCORE Oxnard - Ventura http://www.scoreventura.org \nSCORE Palmdale - Antelope Valley http://www.score.av.org \nSCORE Rancho Cordova - Sacramento http://www.sacscore.org \nSCORE San Diego - San Diego http://www.score-sandi
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I think that "Curious" gave a very good answer - in ADDITION - to START with I would research whether your services require that you be licensed, make sure that you obtain any necessary licenses.  \nSCORE has experienced retired business people who may be helpful.  When I lived in South CA, I attended a very helpful free seminar hosted by their small business admin. \n\nIf you need help with favorable dates to advertise for various reasons, expend your business, or when to hire employees, etc.  visit http://astrowishes.com
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1) Yes, visit your local City and County office to get your business license. You might not be required to get both, but in my City a home business must have both.  Also talk to the zoning director of your city or county to make sure your home occupation will comply with the zoning regulations.\n\n2) After you have done all the necessary paperwork and know that you are ready for business.\n\n3) I wouldn't necessarily worry about this unless you had just an unique name ~ it costs too much to worry about for a one person company.\n\n4) You will still file your taxes the same. Business income and expense will be included in your 1040 form.  However, if you become a larger company, the forms necessary will change.  Visit www.irs.gov for more information on necessary forms and tax laws for businesses.\n\nGood Luck!
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Yes, your father should get a business license. You did not mention where in California, so you may want to start with the California Business site called CalGold, where you enter your county and city and business type to find out what is required: http://www.calgold.ca.gov/ \n\nThe license itself will be issued by the county in which he resides, so go to that county's website and see if they have an online application. \n\nOther very useful centers are the Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/businesslaw/index.html \nand Small Business Development Center (SBDC) http://www.norcalsbdc.org/aboutus.htm. \n\nThey both offer counseling and assistance in the start-up of small business. All counseling is confidential and most counseling services are free.\n\nBest of luck!
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It think that if you make a certain amt of money doin it, then you need a license. There are millions of people making money on ebay and not claiming that on there taxes.
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You will need a number of licenses notably a public health license and preferably a liquor license as well. If you are customer with a bank and you have a good relationship with them, you would best off approaching them first. You might also want to read about setting up a business and writing a business plan. Finally, you might want to recruit key staff msot notably a chef if you are not planning to cook yourself. For advice relevant to your area, you might want to speak with your local chamber of commerce as well as your local business advice bureau. If you are a franchisee, the franchiser should provide you with advice about setting up your restaurant.
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There are many businesses that do not require to be licensed. Here are some of them:\n\n1. Webmaster\n2. Web designer\n3. Pet sitter\n4. Business plan writer\n5. Copywriter\n6. Search engine optimization expert
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Generally speaking, you have to have a contractor's license because you are going to be selling a service. It's fairly lengthy, but, last I checked, it was open book. It's best to check with Virginia's licensing information through the county you live in. Also, if you're trying to do work in the tri state area, like MD, VA and DC- you might want to "partner up" with some other subs so you can work under each other's umbrella of licenses and insurances.
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You talking about dropshipping, just look it up on the internet and you will get a bunch of sites. However watch out for sites that say you dont need a business license if it says that then what is happening is your buying from a middleman and therefore cutting into your profits.
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There is no such thing as a wholesale license.\n\nYou're interested in the following. You need to get a DBA from your county tax office so you can function and apply as a business. You'll need to get a sales tax certificate. At that point, you can officially wholesale as a business.
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No unless you already have some things you can sell on EBay.\nThere are a lot of people like you around and they often get taken advantage of by hustlers.\nA legitimate online business has start up costs unless you become an affiliate. But you do need to know how to do search engine optimization and make web pages for that. I actually made a great deal of money as an affiliate but put a lot of time and effort into making web pages.