Partnership
WHAT IS A PARTNERSHIP?
A partnership is 2 or more people joining as one business. In such case, unless you file an LLC or incorporate, you will need to at least file a DBA and obtain an EIN. A DBA stands for "Doing Business As" and it is the Filing of your doing business as trade name.
So Patnerships Need a DBA?
For example, if you do business as "Joe's Fine Merchandise, " "Joe's Fine Merchandise" is a trade name. You need to File it with a clerk. If you do, you will obtain a DBA certificate that will help you create stationary and advertise with that name.
DBA vs. LLC
If you file an LLC or Corporation, you can use the corp or LLC name to advertise and you will not need to file a DBA. If you are going to make any serious money such as more than $50,000 per year, you may want to form an LLC or coproration. It is the best to help you save on taxes and protect you from personal liability.
WHERE TO OBTAIN A DBA
You can obtain all permits for your business here online.
Follow The Steps Below
* LLC (Limited Liability Co.
* Sole Proprietor (DBA)
* Partnership, or
* Incorporation as
S Corporation
C Corporation, or
Nonprofit Corp.
All business permit also called a license, business tax registration or home occupation permit.
All wholesalers, retailers and wholesale buyers need a seller's permit.
An LLC, is an legal entity structure. It will protect both your personal and business assets.
Users of a trade name, must register the name with a Doing Business As, (DBA) certificate.
Where and How to obtain the permits
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You can obtain all the permits here. As a business, you will need at least a business permit, an EIN permit, a seller's permit if you are buying / selling wholesale or selling retail, a state EIN if you are hiring and an LLC, DBA, or Corporation if you want to become a corporate entity or simply register your assumed trade firm name.
How Do I obtain a business permit for my small business?
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You need to know the requirements first. For example, there are permits on the federal, state, county and city levels. For instance, hygiene related businesses must go thru the county while others thru the state only or the city. Still others, they may have to have federal permitting. Finally, keep in mind that home and online businesses need permits.
Learn more about the different permits
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When starting a business and getting permits, you need to know how to fill out the business permit application. For example, some businesses must select the type of structure when filling out the permit application. Being a home business may require you to get a home occupation permit and or a business permit.
Select the permits you need.
Submit the form and pay for the services.
We will obtain the permit and mail and or email them to you.
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