If I want to start a small website to sell my own handmade products, do I have to get a liscense (USA) or anything legal to make it ok to sell? Is there any snags im going to run into? I don't want to see cops coming to get me for no reason beknownst to me.
2007-02-14 13:45:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
My mom and I took our home based business online too. The only license we needed was a EIN (Employer Indentication Number) because we made our business name legal. For tax reasons they will also ask for that number. Besides that we haven't needed any other licenses or anything. You can even fill out the form online.
We have had our online business for 2 yrs, but have gone through 4 different webhosting servers. It looks like we are going to stick with our current server. Heres our site: www.dzignzbysharon.com
2007-02-14 14:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by brighteyez7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax, my friend!
Just go to your local business office and register your business. It's a very simple form that you fill out and you pay less than $100, probably.
After that, all you have to worry about is taxes. But since you'll keep track of everything you sell and everything you earn, you can take care of that once every year with whatever tax service you use.
Don't panic. Cops rarely visit for people selling stuff online. You are probably more likely to receive a visit from an IRS agent who wants to see you about your taxes than cops. And IRS agents shut up once you show your paperwork is in order.
Good luck.
2007-02-14 14:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mario E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre being a tad bit paranoid. You dont need any licenses unless the product requires it. Unless its illegal drugs or banned substances, I think youre good.
Let me know if you need any help with the website development.
2007-02-14 14:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check at your local, county, and/or state government that regulates business. It might be classified a "cottage industry". Best of luck on your enterprise.
2007-02-14 13:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by debop44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋