First decide on a business structure Consultant From Home as a Sole Proprietor, LLC/Corp, or Partnership.
Selling/Leasing or if wanting to buy or sell Consultant From Home merchandise, food, equipment requires a Seller's Permit.
All Consultant From Home Businesses Using a DBA doing business as name need a DBA Fictitious Business Name
Hiring Consultant From Home Workers Requires a Federal EIN and a State Tax Number EIN
All Selling Online Businesses (Including Web based, Online, Websites, Home or eBay Businesses) that use a trade business name, need a(n) Gibson County DBA Business Name Registration
Retailers / Wholesalers, (Including Web based, Online, Websites, Home or eBay Businesses) Need a(n) TN Sellers Permit (A.K.A state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate).
Employers (Including Web based, Online, Websites, Home or eBay Businesses) Need a TN Federal Tax Id Number and a(n) TN State Employer Tax Number
Instead of filing a fictitious business name DBA Filing in Dyer, Incorporate in TN or form a(n) TN LLC
Dyer Example:
FAQs:
1. Do you have a sense of what business you would like to start?
2. Home occupation permit vs Business License - What is the difference?
3. Another investor partner will be part owner of this business.
4. When do I need to get a business license? In what order do I get tax IDs and licenses?
5. What permits do I need?
6. When Should I File a DBA Doing Business As certificate?
7. Why do I need a business license?
A: If you have a passion for being in your own business but do not know what business to start
A: The business license is required for all businesses. The home occupation permit is required when you do business from home but you may also need a business license in addition to a home occupation permit. That is the difference.
A: You could get away without filing a dba if you used your name to do business but because you have a partner you will need both a dba and a business tax id number.
A: You need it immediately after or before you start a business. There is no order of getting licenses. You need to get them as soon as possible.
A: You need at least a business license and a DBA. If you selling taxable items, you will need a seller's permit. If you are an employer, you will need a federal and state employer number EIN.
A: You need to register an assumed fictitious business name within 30 days of starting your business.
A: You need a business license because government licensing authorities require you get one so you can pay them taxes and comply with safety and health related rules.