If I start selling products on line, do I have in any way get a business license?

Question

I bought a URL and I'm going to be selling 4-5 sell made products on-line. Sorry to be so basic, but do I have to buy a business license or register myself in any way???

Thanks

Answer 1

Yes, you have to get a state tax ID. It's very easy and doesn't cost anything. That is the first step if you want to buy wholesale.

Answer 2

You want a lic mainly to protect yourself and for tax liability reasons.

Selling online does not protect you from either of these.

Contact a good CPA or attorney and they generally can help.

I used my CPA because he helped in setting me up with the correct type of corp for tax reasons.

Besides using a CPA is an ongoing process.

Answer 3

It is depand upon what you are going to sell. If you are planining to start business in India, You have take VAT regestaration and you have to pay income tax based on your annuall returns.

Answer 4

my uncle did sumthing like that all he had to do was like register in sumthing i thinklol

i dont  no if ths helps

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Answer 5

Yes, because you're essentially running a business. usually you'll be classified as a small business, but laws on small businesses vary by state so ask around. But yeah, you need a license if you plan on doing it for income.

Answer 6

It depends on the products you are selling

Answer 7

No business license required.

If you think you must have a business license to sell online then so do the millions of ebayers.

You should be fine. If you get questioned by someone, tell them they need to go after the ebayer sellers as well.

Also, if you get questioned, just play dumb and tell them you didn't think it was a problem to sell anything since ebayers aren't required to get business licenses to sell online.

If they take it a step higher and pursue the situation, then get a business license for $25 to make them stop crying.

Good luck!