Do You Need A Business License To Sell On Shopify In 2024?

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Do you need a business license to sell on Shopify in 2024?

Starting a business can be really exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming and confusing. One question that a lot of entrepreneurs have is whether or not they need a business license to sell on Shopify.

In this video, we'll be answering that question and giving you all the information you need to figure out if you need a business license to sell on Shopify in 2023. We'll also be discussing the different types of business licenses that you might need, depending on where you're located and what you're selling.

By the end of this video, you should have a good understanding of the business license requirements and how to go about getting one if it's necessary for your business.

So if you're planning on selling on Shopify in 2023 and want to know if you need a business license, make sure to watch this video all the way through. Thanks for tuning in!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Quick disclaimer
0:43 The simple answer
1:44 What I recommend
3:58 Setting up Shopify payments
6:05 Does it make tax sense?
6:40 My final thoughts

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[deschik]

I set up the store but to complete the payment section I still need a business number to even continue

[masterrc_student]

Thank you for the great video with specific info on Shopify

[jimindraws]

omg THANK YOU SO MUCH this was EXACTLY my dilemma!! I shall start my shop and get that LLC later on. Do you recommend an LLC or an S Corp for a small business? Do you have a video answering this question? Really really appreciate this video!! THANK YOU!

[corneciathompson]

thank you so much!! you answered every question i had.

[jasonnguyen]

Helpful. Thank you for making this video.

[hadiabou]

lets say its my first day opening the site and in the first 10 minutes I sell over 10k worth of merchandise. what would happen since I dont have my sales tax permit or my tax id. what are my next steps?

[Genius_Golf_Gear]

Thank you so much. This video came up and answered every question I've been having!

[noahkaniaupio]

I appreciate your advice on this subject! Im so new at this.

[SelenaKcmo]

Thank you for this! Do you have any videos on making sure a brand name is protected because I get scared of someone taking it without having any legal documentations.. when I'm just starting out.

[tiawandagrace]

Thanks for the information. Very helpful!! Thanks for sharing!! ❤😊

[inedex]

But how would you start collecting sales tax without Sales Tax id in your state? This requires registration of the id. Sales tax is mandatory

[donnacampbell]

Thank you for this valuable information 😊

[mikebonadio]

6:20 is plain false. Having an LLC doesn't give you any special tax breaks compared to running things through your SSN/EIN as a sole prop. LLCs are 'pass through' entities, meaning everything drops to your personal tax return anyway. Even without an LLC, you are still 'a business' in the form of a sole proprietor. All LLCs do is give you asset protection in the case of getting sued, that's it. You can write off expenses/COGS under your SSN/EIN just like an LLC can.

[meriber]

Thank you so much for the advice. It was so helpful.

[lucasotto]

Hey kerry!
I was wondering what you would say is the best option in regards to a dropshipping site for clothes.
Includes
-price
-quality
-white label (private label)
-fast shipping

I’ve watched all the review videos but would like to hear from you personally.

Keep up the amazing work I appreciate it!
Thank you

[DR-le]

Thank you very much for your valuable information; I found it really helpful.
I have a question I would like to seek your advice on.
As a newcomer to e-commerce, My Shopify store based in Canada, but I plan to sell my products in the United States.
How should I handle my personal tax obligations and the collection of sales tax?
Thanks again.

[johnfu]

Do I still need to file taxes when just starting and if I do when will I know to start or should I just keep using my social and file when I do my personal taxes?
Thank you

[raniamorales]

Hello, I have a question. In california I think I need to get a sellers permit to sell on shopify, but do I collect taxes right away? Or I need to reach a certain amount of sales to start collecting tax?

[HelloMrYago]

I have my business registered with LLC and Shopify store, now I want to open another Shopify store, I can add the same EIN and make the new store make a DBA to my company registered in LLC (both stores are from the same niche)

[kalvinoliveira]

But do I “have” to open a company here in Portugal to begin selling? Ot can I just start without a registered company? like I selected the no VAT number option in shopify, I’m targetering an EU country. How could I do that please?? ❤🙏🏻