Is a Seller's Permit the Same as a Business License? California Seller's Permit VS Business License
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Is a seller's permit the same thing as a business license? When do you need which permit? Do I need a California Seller's Permit and a California business license?
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Hi Ginny, what business type would the Etsy seller be considered if they are using Printify and sell multiple different products? Would you mind sharing some thoughts on this?
Hi! Business type as in what type of business entity should you form? You can operate as a sole proprietor, obtain a business license and a DBA. If Etsy is collecting and remitting the sales tax for you you do not need a sellers permit since they are the marketplace facilitator
thk u Ginny!
Very welcome!
Can you do a video on vendors permit for setups on a sidewalk please
It doesn't matter. The state will steal treat you as though you're operating a store or restaurant and literally FORCE you to buy a LLC with all the legal documents which includes the zoning process to even get a business license. The process is VERY FRUSTRATING and EXPENSIVE! Believe me I am going through it now just to sell ice cream cones from a popup table under a canopy tent roadside business.......
Hi Ginny, Thank you for the very helpful video! I have a question: Can you confirm if I need a Business License and a Home Occupation Permit in Pittsburg, California, for operating Amazon FBA part-time from home?
So what type of license and permits are required if I sell online but not only within the US but globally? Operating Internationally requires different licenses and permits or it's the same
Do you need a business license for an Amazon FBA E-commerce business
It's a business - yes.
I've searched the required licences for my digital agency on City of Sacramento website. It showed my 20+ licences. Including the fire department and so on. So I still don't know which is necessary for me and keep working without any
Watch my videos on how to start a business in CA on my channel home - it will walk you through the steps
so helpful, thank you for your knowledge!!
You are so welcome!
So helpful! Bought some vending machines in different towns -sacramento, Fairfield, vacaville and Davis. Should I have a business permit from each town I have the machines on?
Most likely, yes - each city has different rules with business licenses so contact each city to be sure. You are selling products on site in that city which creates a physical business presence which I'm most cases will require a business license
Wow! Thank you for your help! It doesn’t sound much but I just subscribed on your channel.
a permit for every occasion in the golden state !!!!!!! Aye !!!!!!! Thanks !!!!!!
:)
If you're setting up an etsy store online and selling print on demand merch that a production partner is printing and shipping do you still need a sellers permit? You mentioned marketplace... but I'm not sure if etsy pays the tax to the cdtfa or not
Etsy collects and remits the sales tax in most states. Check Etsy seller info for your specific state to ensure they are collecting and remitting your sales tax. This is referred to as being a marketplace facilitator
Hi Ginny, can you do a video on how to register your business (BTRC) in Los Angeles county? Thanks!
Hi! I Actually needed a quick video I could make easily today so I did this! You can see it here th-cam.com/video/VpHSAvpd_Ao/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ymDDEjKmJ9tz0d-f
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Im gonna sell on etsy and whatnot but i want to order supplies from whole sellers. What do i need
To buy wholesale you will need a sellers permit. To sell on Etsy you should have a business license, DBA for your business name, and your county may require zoning clearance or home use permit for your business
How about a sidewalk food vendors permit? Thinking about cotton candy How to get one? Let me know. I wanna start my micro business soon.
So if I have a business license for Spokane, WA and a seller’s permit for Washington but I use Shopify for my online business and make sales to CA or any other state, I would need to obtain a seller’s permit for CA and those other states? Even though it is all done online? Super informative video btw! I appreciate the info but would love clarification on my question.
If you meet the sales thresholds or other regulations for the individual state yes. Tracking each individual states requirements is difficult so I recommend using a tool like Tax Jar to monitor it automatically from linking it to your sales data
Hi coach Ginny! I love your channel and even though you are not a lawyer or a tax adviser, the information that you provide is like gold. It’s based on information,action that are on government websites and not just your opinion and I love that about you! I do have a question though, since I’m a sole proprietor doing business in San Diego, CA, as a distributor for Enagic, which is a company that manufactures water ionizers, and they are license to do business here in the US, not just California. This being said Enagic does everything like processing orders, sending us check commissions and reporting those commissions that we receive from them. Basically, all I do is to market those products either online (my own website, social media, and door-to-door, or through referrals, then I would get a commission from the company by selling their products. So if I understand it correctly, I don’t, personally, need a Seller’s Permit since I don’t collect any taxes. ENAGIC on the other hand does collect them from customers. Please confirm. Also, my next question is do I still need a business license? Now, in the future, I am planning to establish an LLC. Would this mean that I would need a business license? Kindly advise. I greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much for all that you do. 😘😍❤️ You’re so awesome! ❤️😍❤️
Hi! Are they sending you a 1099 tax form at the end of the year? If yes then you are an independent contractor, and because you are not selling products yourself, and they handle the sales tax then no you would not need a sellers permit
If you are an independent contractor, you may collect commissions from those referrals without having your own business, but if you are creating a presence as a business, you'll want to register a DBA and obtain a business license
What is an LLC? Dumb it down for me😅
An LLC is a Limited Liability company- a type of business entity. You complete specific paperwork with the state to form a legal business which separates the business from the business owners personal assets
Hi Ginny I would love to set up a lemonade 🍋 stand on the sidewalk. Wonder if I need a permit for that ?
You're going to be in tough competition with my kids.... I hope you're prepared 🤣
@@ginnysilver Haha Ginny 🤣then I better make the best lemonade there is 😀
They are prepared to undercut your prices
@@ginnysilver Then maybe we need to go into partnership. Cause I make one heck of a Strawberry 🍓 Lemonade 🍋 😀