DBA BUSINESS NAME?

Legal Business Licensing Requirements

• Starting a Business Licenses, Tax Ids &  form LLC, Incorporation, Partnership or Sole Proprietorship
  •         All Businesses Need a Business License & a DBA
  •          Retailers / Wholesalers, Need a  Seller's Permit
  •          Employers Need a Federal Tax Id Number & State Tax Number  
  •        Instead of filing a DBA, Incorporate or form an LLC

Even though your first name, "Cheryl" is in the Trade name "Dancing with Cheryl," you need to register it because it is a fictitious business name. It is fictitious because before you though of it, the name did not exist thus it is not a legal name as your own first and last name.

Because it is a fictitious business name and you use it as a DBA, i.e., you are Cheryl Burke and you are using "Dancing with Cheryl," as your assumed business name, in effect you assumed the name and you are now using it to do business as ( DBA) "Dancing with Cheryl," name.

Since you have assumed a fictitious business name, you need to register it. That means you need to register it with the appropriate government registration agency and in most cases, notarize it and publish it in a legally adjudicated newspaper authorized to publish a fictitious business name.

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Q. : What is a Tax ID Number? A.: It is a number issued by federal, state or local government and it is an identifying number used for tax purposes. For example, as an individual, your Tax ID number is your Social Security Number. One the other hand, a corporation will have a tax ID called a federal business tax ID number. business. I want to sell crafts during , what do I need. I'm using the original name and I want to set up an outdoor kiosk. Essential Business Registrations & Numbers Business Registration Certificate Seller's Permit EIN (Tax ID number used for hiring employees, opening business bank accounts, and filing taxes) LLC or S-Corp Registration (provides liability protection and tax benefits) Home Occupation Permit Sales Tax Certificate Additional Considerations for Online/Home Business Your dropshipping model, where another company stores and ships products, requires specific agreements and documentation. Since you're operating from home with an outdoor kiosk component, you'll need both digital commerce certifications and physical retail permits. The combination of craft sales and resale items may require separate registrations for each revenue stream. Consider insurance coverage specific to e-commerce and occasional in-person sales, typically running $500-1,000 annually. Special Permits for Craft/Resale Operations Resale Certificate (for purchasing wholesale inventory) Outdoor Vendor Permit Digital Payment Processing Registration Special Event Vendor License (for craft fairs/markets) DBA (Doing Business As) if using a unique business name , Vintageware?   As an individual you can use your social security number as a business ID number. However, to separate yourself from the business, you may want to obtain a federal tax ID number and use it as your business tax ID and open a bank account with it. If you have a Limited Liability Company, you may or may not need a Federal Tax ID number if you are the sole owner and you treat the LLC as a partnership without employees. On the other hand, if there is more than one owner or if you will hire help, you always need a federal tax ID regardless of whether you are an LLC or any other type of legal business form entity.. Answer: Industry Overview & Startup Requirements The resale and craft market continues to boom, with online craft sales reaching $7.5 billion annually. A home-based/online resale business typically requires $2,000-$5,000 initial capital for basics like inventory management software ($300-500), professional photography equipment ($500-800), shipping supplies ($200-400), and initial inventory ($1,000-3,000). .   FAQs: Q: Can I apply by phone and get my licenses to start my business here?. A: You can apply by phone but the best way is to just fill out our online form. Q: Does an LLC without employees need a tax ID number? A: An LLC without employees may not need a tax ID number but an LLC with more than one owner does need one. In addition if the LLC is engaged in selling taxable items such as clothing it will need a sales state tax ID number in addition to any other tax ID. Q: A: Q: A: Q: Do I also need a business license? A: Yes regardless of whether you are a sole owner or LLC you need a business license. Q: What exactly is starting a small business my own home online requires. Do home businesses need licenses as well? A: If you are doing any activity for business you need to get the licenses. It does not matter if you are a home or small business. Q: Do I need to use a tax ID if I am a sole proprietor? A: If you are a sole proprietor and you are not an employer you can use your Social Security number. Only partnerships LLCs employers and corporations need to get a federal tax ID number. Are you selling (online, from home or from anywhere)   tangible  items? (i.e., touchable, such as toys, t-shirs, electronic devices etc. Touchable items are taxable.)   Yes      No In addition, to start your own Crafts business, the first step is to apply for a DE Home Occupation Business License , Bear Business Permits DE Counties Business Tax Registration Sitemap, but DE Incorporation is at state level registration. The business license may be required from just one government level, such as the state, or any two or all levels of government may require you to get a permit or license.Vintageware

What if I do not have a DBA Business Name?

You can use your own name but most states require a DBA Business Name.  In California, if you  don't use your last name to do business, and most other states, you are require to have a DBA Business Name before you start your business and there is a fine or in some states, may be a misdemeanor not to have it.

 

I have a DBA Business Name , but where do I find a DBA Business Name Form?

If you purchase our service, we provide it.  You can download forms from a website but it normally comes with the DBA Business Name package we provide with our filing of the DBA Business Name service.