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The information on
"how do I Register these documents" or "what licenses
and tax ids do I need to start a business" applies
to the state of Alabama, Alaska,
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio Oklahoma, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,
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All Sole Owners, and
Partnerships, that use a business name that
is different than their own personal or legal name are
required to present a
DBA / Trade / Assumed /
DBA Certificate to a banker in order
to open a business bank account.
Corporations, and
LLCs
must present their stamped LLC or
Corporation certificate to open a business bank account.
The Following are Recommended
All those who want to be
protected from personal, civil and financial liability
should obtain a
corporation or
LLC and a
federal tax id and comply with the license requirements
above.
Licenses, Tax Ids, and Legal Documents You are
Required to Have
Keep in mind that
the following
apply to all
businesses: ebay, online, home, or any other
business
you enter into. All businesses need
these licenses.
Also,
keep in mind that we can
obtain ALL ( buy the bundles)
these required documents for you in one low price.
Most small
business advisors recommend that you Register the at least the
legal documents that you are required to have to
start your business:
If
you are planning to start a business
don't forget business regulations....
In general, in most states, it is unlawful for any
person, to carry on any business, trade, profession,
calling, occupation or gainful activity without the
required documents below. If you don't obtain the
documents, you may be charged with a crime and or be
subject to a substantial financial penalty.
Note that you need a
DBA
certificate to open a bank account in the
business' name and it is wise, as well as
required, (in most cases) to obtain the federal
id and the Business Licence.
Note that the
ultimate business entity to protect you from
civil and or financial liability is acorporation (Corp
Advantages and
Disadvantages).
However, obtain one only if you have
a substantial amount of personal or business assets / wealth
and want to protect them from civil law suits
and / or debtors. Otherwise, just get a dba
and the other required tax ids and licenses and start making money.
More...
There
are advantages and disadvantages of
sole
proprietorship,
partnership and
corporation.
However, if you are ready to operate
your business,
just go ahead and
get the required documents:
First,
By law, all businesses must Register and record a
DBA
(otherwise called an assumed name, firm
name or trade business name) or Incorporate
the Business if they do business in a
business name (e.g.,
Carpet Express)
other than their own personal name
(e.g., Al Pacone), a
DBA,
or
Incorporate.
Benefits: You need a DBA statement certificate or a
corporation certificate so you can
open a merchant or business bank account,
discourage competitors from
using your business
name, and enforce contracts you entered into
under the business name.
Second,
by law, all businesses that have
employees, or are a corporate
business entity such as a corporation,
LLC, or Limited Partnership, must
obtain a
federal
tax id.
Note that
you may need a federal tax id to obtain
a seller's permit and you definitely are
required to have one if you have
employees.
What
is a federal tax id number?
In addition, think about it... You open
a business bank
account using your social security
number.... a check bounces... whose
credit is ruined? Protect your
credit. Obtain a federal id and
use it to open a business bank account.
Third,by law,
in most cases, businesses that have
employees must obtain a
State Tax Id: EIN Employer ID.
Note that you need to have a federal tax
id before you can get a state tax id.
Fourth,
In
General, it is unlawful for
any person, to carry on any
business, trade, profession, calling,
occupation or gainful activity without a
seller's permit if the business
buys
to resell or sells wholesale or
retail taxable services or tangible
items.
A
Sales Tax Id
is the
same as a
Seller's Permit, Sales Tax
Certification, Wholesale License.
Example, you sell computers or clothing
online or on eBay in California... you need a
Reseller's License to buy wholesale tax
free. When you sell, you charge
taxes (collect taxes) to pay to
government later.
You also need a seller's permit if the
services you provide are taxable to the
public.
Business Licence:by
law, in most cases, all businesses
must be licensed before they can
begin to operate. If an individual or
company is found either operating a
business or conducting business without
a Business Licence, he or she will be
subject to significant fines and/or
penalties. Note: you need a
DBA to open a bank account - not a
Business Licence.
