This section of the forum is for discussing the business and finance issues of the t-shirt industry. Which business structure to use (sole proprietor, LLC, S Corp, etc), how to handle billing, where to register your business and get the proper licensing, etc.
I didnt need that, actually they never asked. I think as long as you tell them you are doing all business online and that customers dont come to your home then you shouldnt need it.
I was being sarcastic... anyhow... congrats to you and your fiancee? or wife? girlfriend? not sure... but congrats anyways... my wife and I are having a boy in late march or early april... it will be here in no time... I'm playing the waiting game right now... tick tock tick tock... can't wait to get my seller's permit.
I was being sarcastic... anyhow... congrats to you and your fiancee? or wife? girlfriend? not sure... but congrats anyways... my wife and I are having a boy in late march or early april... it will be here in no time... I'm playing the waiting game right now... tick tock tick tock... can't wait to get my seller's permit.
Hi Sunnydayz,
I live in Los Angeles too and I am just starting out and trying to get my business propperly established. So I was wondering what was the name/website of the company you used to get the los angeles city license , tax certificate, dba and resellers permit for $260.
When you go in to get your resale permit, do not tell them that you plan to sell $3000.00+ a month (or some other inflated number), no matter how excited you are about your product. Walk in and be very conservative with your numbers. By doing that, you will most likely only have to file once a year and not have to give a deposit.
If you are talking about sales tax, it will be different, as you are required to collect sales tax for the rate in the county in which the sale takes place. If you are selling out of state it's not required.
Bill M
Actually, California requires that you collect sales tax on any sale. Their position is that regardless of where the merchandise is being shipped, the sale was made in California.
As for sales that are being shipped within California, you are not required to charge the rate for the county the merchandise is being shipped to; you can choose to always use the rate of the county in which you are doing business.
That is not correct Michele, the state does not require you to collect for sales outside the state as they do not collect taxes for other states. If you do collect for other states then you are required to pay each state the tax on that sale. I did this when I first started and it created a major hassle for me when I filed my taxes. I was informed that I should not collect for out of state sales. That leaves the purchaser of the item in the other state responsible for the item they did not pay taxes for, and lets you off the hook of having to pay that tax to the state in question.
That is not correct Michele, the state does not require you to collect for sales outside the state as they do not collect taxes for other states. If you do collect for other states then you are required to pay each state the tax on that sale. I did this when I first started and it created a major hassle for me when I filed my taxes. I was informed that I should not collect for out of state sales. That leaves the purchaser of the item in the other state responsible for the item they did not pay taxes for, and lets you off the hook of having to pay that tax to the state in question.
You are indeed correct. I was using the booklet I received when I first got my resale license as reference. When I checked the board of equalization site just now, I see that this rule has changed.
I ran across this post and thought I would offer what I know. I have been a municipality worker for over 23 years and know a thing or two on that issue. Home occupation permits are required whether or not you have traffic coming to your home. In all actuality - home occupations permits do not allow for additional traffic to your home. If you were to go to the City office you would most likely find that applicants write they have no one coming to their home - that if they had any business - they go to the clients house. The home occupation permit puts the property owner on record as to the business activities at the property. Remember that old saying, one bad apple ruins the bunch? The home occupation permit puts the property owner on record and relieves municipalities of any upcoming issues with illicit discharges (chemicals into the sewer or storm system) in addition to any other potential legal issues. You would be surprised at the types of full scale operations that obviously don't belong in a single family house that some people try to do. I have seen some pretty outlandish things. In any event, it isn't to take any one for a ride or anything. Anyway, thanks for the space to write.
when I applied for my city license, they asked me what I would be doing and I was very honest telling them, I would be doing printing and garment embelishments. They never questioned anything about it and gave me my license, they even had the fire department come and do a safety check to make sure everything was up to code. They also never asked if I have customers coming either. I think it also depends on the zoning for your particular area. I really think it depends on the county you are in what laws apply. As I obviously am not in oakland, I think my city requirements may be different then yours. Its always good to know what the rules are in your own city, as they differ from place to place.
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