First decide on a business structure as a Sole Proprietor, LLC/Corp, or Partnership.
Selling/Leasing or if wanting to buy or sell merchandise, food, equipment requires a Seller's Permit.
All Businesses Using a DBA doing business as name need a DBA Fictitious Business Name
Hiring 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) Maricopa County DBA Business Name Registration
Retailers / Wholesalers, (Including Web based, Online, Websites, Home or eBay Businesses) Need a(n) AZ Sellers Permit (A.K.A state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate).
Employers (Including Web based, Online, Websites, Home or eBay Businesses) Need a AZ Federal Tax Id Number and a(n) AZ State Employer Tax Number
Instead of filing a fictitious business name DBA Filing in Mesa, Incorporate in AZ or form a(n) AZ LLC
Mesa 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. Do I need a business tax registration if I have already registered an LLC?
4. Why do onine and home based businesses need to get licenses and register the business?
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: Yes, in addition to setting up an LLC you need to register for sales tax, employment tax and business tax if these apply to your business.
A: Home and online businesses need to get licensing because they are in an activity for profit. The IRS has determined that such activity even if it is online or from home needs tax registration and licensing.
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.