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All Businesses Need a Grapevine Business License & a Trade Business Name ( Tarrant County Trade Business Name required if using a trade name).
Retailers / Wholesalers, Need a Reseller Tax ID, & a Business License.
Employers Need a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN), a State Tax Id ( State EIN), & a Business License.
Corporations, & LLC Need a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN)& a Business License.
Partnerships Need a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN) & a Trade Business Name, but also need a Business License.
Sole Proprietors May Use a Federal Tax Id Number as a TX Business Tax ID but also need a Business License.
Instead of filing a Trade Business Name, You Can Incorporate in or form a(n) TX LLC & You Will Not Need To File A DBA
The licenses below are required for all businesses including internet as well as home and businesses like Etsy etc.
1. music Nearly all businesses need a(n) , Grapevine business tax registration.
2. music All Businesses that use a business name to trade that is other than the surname and first name of a sole proprietor or a fictitious business name other than the LLC or Corporation legal name need a(n) Tarrant County DBA assumed business name certificate.
3. In TX you may also need a tax id called a resale tax ID or seller's license if you are selling touchable items. ( A.K.A seller's permit, state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate).
4. You will need a federal and a state EIN if you will hire employees. I.e., a TX Federal Tax ID Number and a(n) TX State Employer Tax Number.
5. Instead of filing a fictitious business name DBA Filing in Grapevine, Incorporate in TX or form a(n) LLC.
🔹 1. EIN (Employer Identification Number) Think of it as a Social Security number, but for your business. The IRS uses it to identify your business for tax purposes. ✅ Why you need it: Amazon usually asks for this if you're registering as a business (not just using your personal SSN). You'll need it to open a business bank account, file taxes, and possibly get wholesale deals down the road. 💡 Pro tip: Even if you’re a sole proprietor, it’s smart to get an EIN — it keeps your personal info private and looks more professional. 🔹 2. Business License This is your official permission slip to sell stuff legally, and it's usually issued by your city, county, or state. ✅ Why you might need it: Some states require all businesses to have a general business license, even online sellers. Some counties/cities require it just to operate legally in their area. Amazon sometimes asks for it when verifying your seller identity or if you're selling in certain categories. 📝 Since you're doing a DBA... You’re basically operating under a business name that’s not your legal name. That often means you’ll also need to: Register your DBA with the state or county (depends on your state) Use that name consistently on your Amazon account, business license, and EIN app. 👉 What now? To make life easier, you can grab both your Business License and EIN in one go at this handy spot: 👉 https://www.businessnameusa.com/ They’ll walk you through the forms, and you won’t have to deal with the confusing government websites. Win-win!