QUESTION:

want to buy spices wholesale in bulk and repackage in plastic containers to sell at flee market Hello, I am starting a company selling spices on line. I already registered as an llc Do I need to collect sales tax if selling spices online?

Spicy, in

ANSWER:

Hi Spicy: Here is what you need for starting your
business in .

Business Licenses

For your online spice selling business operated from home, you'll likely need several licenses and registrations. These typically include a general business license, which allows you to legally operate your company. Additionally, a home occupation permit may be required to run the business out of your residence.

Food Handling and Safety

Since you're dealing with food products, you'll need proper licensing related to food handling and safety. This often involves:

Food handler's permit

Food processing license

Kitchen inspection certification

Sales and Tax Registrations

For selling products online and at flea markets, you'll need to register for various sales-related licenses and permits. These commonly include:

Seller's permit

Sales tax license

Resale certificate for purchasing wholesale products

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REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

IMPORTANT:

First select your business entity. Entities: Sole Proprietor, LLC, Corporation or Partnership.

All Businesses , Regardless of Type, Need a Business License.

All Businesses Using a Trade Name, Need a DBA

Retailers/Wholesalers, Need a Seller's Permit.

Employers Need a Federal Tax Id Number EIN State Tax Number EIN.

Corporations, & LLCs Need a Federal Tax Id Number.

Partnerships Need a Federal Tax Id Number and a DBA.

Sole Proprietors Can Use a Federal Tax Id Number as a Business Tax ID.

Instead of filing a DBA, You Can Incorporate or form an LLC