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Hi, I want to start my small business as an DBA and my name isDerKyleFranciscoSteviechtch. I'm starting my own DBAMO, the business name is GoKansas CitySmartDBAMOFood For Thought BerinoProand I'm located inKansas City,MO. What DBA is needed for
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Starting my own Clay County French Macarons small new business. Where to get Kansas City
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Sole Proprietorship
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Starting own French Macarons Sole Proprietorship Food MO Limited Liability Co ( LLC) Set Up , Licenses, Business Permit, Tax IDs and or Fictitious Business Name Required To Start Your Small Business :
Planing to hire help. Food in Kansas City,   Clay County, MO Starting a business in Kansas City?



1. SELECT STRUCTURE

From sole proprietor, MO LLC, MO partneship or MO Corp.: Each requires a certificate filing.



2. LICENSES & TAX IDS

All Food businesses/entities need a business license and an EIN.



3. MO SELLER'S PERMIT.

Selling/Buying wholesale or retail requires a MO Food seller's permit.

Sole Proprietorship
Food
Delilah Codes Kingman 2022-02-22 03:58:00.000 Home Based Business 86409 NULL 88671 Food Preparation NULL AZ


Here's How to Get Your Seller's Permit and Other permits and Registrations You May Need. Seller's Permit, LLC, DBA, Licenses & Tax IDs Requirements:




First decide on a business structure Food as a Sole Proprietor, LLC/Corp, or Partnership.


Note that each structure requires a filing. E.g., selecting an LLC, requires at least an LLC certificate, an LLC operating agreement, a business license and a federal tax ID number.

All Food Businesses need a , Business tax registration also called an occupation business License

Selling/Leasing or if wanting to buy or sell Food merchandise, food, equipment requires a Seller's Permit.

All Food Businesses Using a DBA doing business as name need a DBA Fictitious Business Name

Hiring Food Workers Requires a Federal EIN and a State Tax Number EIN

Food

Online, make dulces enchilados using candy already sold at stores and just mix ingredients for a much tastier flavor such as sweet, sour, spicy!

For events like a party or just gatherings in general. As well as just for snacks and cravings people have.

Answer: Hi Erika, yes, Staring Your Business in San Marcos requires a business license for your Food in CA because it is a registration that all business are subject too since you may need an inspection for hygiene, i.e., health permit etc..

Your business name, "Kika Pika LLC" needs to be registered with LA Trade Name, an LLC or corporation because the public is entitled to know who is using the business name and at what location.

Finally, another license permit you need is the seller's permit Sales Tax license because selling Food products requires that you collect sales tax with each sale. For example, if you sell $100 of food, you will need to charge about
7.25% sales tax. The statewide tax rate is 7.25%. In most areas of California, local jurisdictions have added district taxes that increase the tax owed by a seller. Those district tax rates range from 0.10% to 1.00%. Some areas may have more than one district tax in effect.

Starting Your Own Small Business Selling Food
You will need a seller's permit because prepared food is taxable.
Food businesses are peculiar in that in addition to other licenses and tax IDs, you may need a health inspection. The inspection may take place after you obtain your licenses here online on this site.
In addition, most states require that you take a food certification course ( about $20 depending on your state). This is usually online and takes less than a day to be certified. This, too, can be done after you set up your business. I.e., after you register your food business by obtaining the required licenses here online.
How to Register Your Food Business
First, select your food business structure: Select from Sole Proprietor, Partnerships, LLC or Corporation.
Then, a sellers permit is required because you sell prepared food wholesale or retail.
If you are an employer, i.e., you hire people to help you prepare, sell, or serve food, you will need a federal employer number and a State Employer Number.
Food businesses that are users of a trade name will need a fictitious business name filing. For example, you name your food business a name like "Great Food That Makes You Lose Fat and Inches," requires a business name registration.
Finally, you have the option of incorporating or forming an LLC, in which case, you will not have to register the business name as long as the LLC or corporation name is the same as the one you registered the LLC or corporation as. For example, your business name is "Food is Us," and you register your LLC as "Food is Us". Then you will not need to register it as a business name because it would be the legal name of the LLC. Whether you cook food from home for caterin...



       Starbucks uses 150,000 employees, and makes about 14 billion annually while Supermarket /   Stores as a whole used 3,400,000 employees, and sold $602,609,000,000 in food and merchandise,) you will need a federal employer Number and a State Employer Number.

        The average person spends about $27.30 for grocery items and goes to the store 2-3 times per week .

        Finally, you have the option of incorporating or forming an LLC for your Food   business.  Whether you cook food from home for catering, a food store or restaurant, a mobile food seller,  such as a food truck, concession stand, a hot dog cart, or even if you sell nutritional and food supplements, the requirements are similar. The food business is a great business, and you should be excited and ready to work hard.



     


Starting Your Own Small Business Selling Food



       Starbucks uses 150,000 employees, and makes about 14 billion annually while Supermarket /   Stores as a whole used 3,400,000 employees, and sold $602,609,000,000 in food and merchandise,) you will need a federal employer Number and a State Employer Number.

        The average person spends about $27.30 for grocery items and goes to the store 2-3 times per week .

        Finally, you have the option or incorporating or forming an LLC for your Food   business.  







Hi, Just checking for seller permit i am planning for food truck business i don't know how to get permit for this i don't have business license.



     


Starting Your Own Small Business Selling Food



  I would buy wholesale knives then sell them. So it sounds like I'd need a business license, EIN, a DBA, and a seller's permit. I make homemade cosmetics and want to know what type of business license I need in Chicago. I'm starting a kettle corn business and need a transient food vendor's license for California.



I will be cooking the food from home andnd delivering it per order requested. Also, will be offering to order pick-ups from home. Will only be selling locally

    And ok, and if selling coke and drinks like soda, I want to start out selling breakfast burritos and tacos on the streets of Thousand Oaks, California. I wish to make them at home Can i get a license to prepare and sell hamburgers and breakfast burritos from my home?I have my LLC I would like to start selling food prepackaged then move to a food truck in Mahoning County in oh Is there any other licensing I need other than LLC and vendors?



  Hi, I'm thinking of starting a business that provides cooked meals to professionals and/or elderly people, home cooked by various people. Would each of these people need to be inspected for food certificates etc.? Hi, I'm looking into starting a knife retail business in Oregon, but curious about the specific licenses I'd need.
French Macarons Clay County Kansas City Food Kansas City, 64134 I will not hire any contractors or employees. It is confusing... is a seller's permit license same as a sales permit?; Yes, a seller's permit license is the same as a sales permit. So is a seller's permit a tax permit?; In essense, yes, it is a tax permit. So what is a resellers license?; A seller's permit or resellers permit license is a resell permit of merchandise and it is used as a sales tax permit because you collect sales tax and you pay the state.
Setting up your trade business

First, check out the Business Tax Structure. To set up and enlist your business, it does not matter whether your company is a web, domestic, store, concession stand or a mobile cart, you'll have to begin with to select a business structure: To be specific, from the sole owner/proprietor organization, LLC or corporation.

It does not matter which trade structure you choose as  a Sellers Permit is a concern since all entities require a sellers permit which is why all businesses require, well, a trade permit. (Note that this is usually not a particular permit for your sort of trade, it may be a Commerce permit) as well.

Using a company trade name subjects you to having to record a DBA. For this event, in case your title is Joe Baiden, and you're doing commerce as Best Things By Baiden, the Baiden title must be registered with a DBA Doing Business As Certificate.

Also, note that anything  that can be touched (i.e., substantial items such as gear, adornments, stock, gadgets, arranged nourishment) requires a Sales Tax ID (Vendor  License) to either purchase or offer the items discounted from companies that offer them in bulk or offer them directly to buyers.

The seller's allow is additionally called a wholesale ID, a state ID (there are 2 state IDs and the other one is called an employer ID but you most likely need a retail seller permit license from the state). If you hire individuals to work for your commerce at any time within 30 days of beginning your trade subjects, you've got to induce a Government EIN and a State EIN.

Be that as it may, you may to want to get an EIN if  you are an independent contractor  organization or autonomous temporary worker, or an enterprise or an LLC. It is continuously a great idea to get an EIN as a sole proprietor and utilize it as a business ID in place of the social security number.

However, you'll still require other filings for trade assessment enrollments such as licenses, invented trade names, DBA, and tax IDs as depicted above. For illustration, in case you need to be an LLC, you must get an LLC certificate and an LLC working understanding as well as an EIN.

If you enlist laborers, you wish the EIN to be the LLC ID in expansion to being an Employer ID.

Finally, indeed the sole proprietor working from domestic or fair online can set up an LLC or consolidate, in which case, they will not get to enroll the exchange title with a DBA since the LLC or Corporation title will be the legitimate title of the trade.

DBA stands for Doing Business As, and it is additionally called a fictitious, expected, exchange firm or commerce certificate exchange title.  
Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
By: Wendy Kane
I own an avocado grove in Fallbrook and I want to sell some of my avocados in the Spring Valley, La Mesa, Lemon Grove areas. What would I need to sell them? Can I sell them on the side of the road or at a corner?  are the requirements for selling fruit to markets in california
Licensing from the dept of Food and agriculture?
ok so before I approach an store as a vendor I need to present them with a state sellers's permit and a license from the dept of food and agriculture
Answer by freesellerspermit.com:
6/30/2025 12:00 AM
Selling on the roadside just requires a business license.  You can obtain one here online.


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✅ Required Licenses and Registrations to Sell Avocados



  • ✅ Seller’s Permit – For collecting and reporting sales tax when selling directly to the public or retailers.
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  • ✅ Produce Dealer’s License – Needed if you plan to sell, ship, or buy from others for resale (including to stores or distributors).
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  • ✅ Certified Producer Certificate – If you grow your own avocados and want to sell them at certified farmers’ markets.
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  • ✅ Weighmaster License – Required if selling by weight and using commercial scales.
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  • ✅ Local Business License – Required in each city or county where you conduct sales (La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, etc.).
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  • ✅ Health Permit – May be needed if selling near public areas (like roadside stands), especially if handling pre-packaged produce or food items.
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  • ✅ Temporary Food Facility Permit – For setting up at street corners, seasonal stands, or farmer’s markets temporarily.
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  • ✅ Zoning and Street Vendor Permit – Specific to each location; required to legally sell on sidewalks, corners, or roadside setups.


  • Obtain all licenses and registrations here online.



    ✅ Selling on the Side of the Road or Corner?



    Yes, but only if you have the right permits. Most areas require a street vending or peddler’s permit, and the location must be approved for public safety, traffic, and zoning compliance. You cannot just pull over with a sign and start selling guac-in-the-raw.

    ✅ Selling to Retail Stores and Markets



    Before walking into a market with your beautiful green cargo, you’ll need:

  • ✅ Seller’s Permit
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  • ✅ Produce Dealer’s License (unless exempt by small volume limits)
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  • ✅ Packaged Product Labeling Compliance (if pre-packed)
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  • ✅ Traceability and Food Safety Documentation


  • ✅ Avocado Industry Numbers You’ll Enjoy



    * 🥑 Average avocado consumption per person in the U.S.: 8+ lbs/year
    * 🧺 California produces over **90% of U.S. avocados**
    * 🌱 Hass variety makes up **95% of avocados sold commercially**
    * 💰 Price per avocado ranges from \$0.75 to \$2.00 retail
    * 📈 Direct-to-consumer sales can net 2–3x wholesale pricing

    ✅ Just a Pit of Humor



    If your avocados are as smooth as your legal briefs, you might be the first produce vendor to get a standing ovation *and* a subpoena in the same week.

    ✅ Bottom Line



    You *can* sell your Fallbrook avocados in Spring Valley, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, but you’ll need the proper licenses and location approvals to go retail, roadside, or market-bound. ✅
    Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    By: gcwheat
    I have a LLC but the company I am trying to get an account with wants a sellers permit. Can i get one locally or how do I obtain one?I am interested in opening a hookah bar in the state of VA.
    Answer by freesellerspermit.com:
    6/30/2025 12:00 AM
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    Licenses & Permits for Opening a Hookah Bar in VA

      

    Here’s what you’ll typically need to start puffin’ legally and profitably:

  • ✅ **LLC or Business Entity Formation** – Already done, attorney status confirmed. 💼
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  • ✅ **Seller’s Permit** – Required to sell tangible goods like tobacco products and hookahs. You *can* obtain one locally **or** faster online. ✅ Obtain all licenses and registrations here online.
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  • ✅ **Tobacco Retail License** – Since you’re selling or serving tobacco products, this is essential. Think of it as your “permission slip” for grown-up smoke clouds.
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  • ✅ **Health Permit** – If you’re serving food or beverages, you’ll need this so customers don't leave with anything more than a minty buzz.
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  • ✅ **Food & Beverage License** – If you plan on offering snacks, coffee, or drinks—yes, even tea—you’ll need this license. 🍵
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  • ✅ **Local Business License** – Usually required by your city or county to operate within their limits. 🗺️
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  • ✅ **Fire Department Inspection/Permit** – Hookahs mean hot coals. Fire marshals tend to have strong feelings about that. 🔥
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  • ✅ **Entertainment Permit** (if applicable) – Planning belly dancers, DJs, or live oud music? Get one of these if you’re turning up the vibe. 🎶
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  • ✅ **Sign Permit** – Got a neon “Puff Lounge” sign in mind? Better get it approved first. ✍️
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  • ✅ **Zoning Clearance** – You’ll want confirmation that your location is zoned for what you’re doing. Sometimes this overlaps with other permits. 🏢
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  • ✅ **Certificate of Occupancy** – Verifies that your building is safe and usable for public sipping and smoking. 🪑
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    Brief Answer: Can I Get a Seller’s Permit Locally?

      

    ✅ Yes, you can obtain a seller’s permit locally *or* online. Since you’ve got the legal chops, you’ll breeze through it. The process is fairly streamlined. ✅ Obtain all licenses and registrations here online.

    Hookah Industry Quick Stats (So You Know What You're Getting Into)

      

  • 📊 Triple-sized: The U.S. hookah lounge market is projected to surpass $1.5 billion by 2028.
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  • 📈 Triple-sized: Millennials make up over 60% of the customer base—Gen Z is catching up with mint-mango cravings.
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  • 🕰️ Triple-sized: Average customer hangout time? Nearly **2 hours**, with strong upsell potential on drinks, snacks, and refills.
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    Closing Puff

      

    ✅ You're all set to roll out your business legally and in style. If you're providing legal guidance yourself, you already know the ropes—just add the smoke.
    You can order one here online.



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    Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    By: Maria

    I have a shaved ice business that I started when I lived in Wisconsin. I want to sell shaved ice in Oregon.
    Answer by freesellerspermit.com:
    6/30/2025 12:00 AM
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    ✅ Licenses and Registrations to Sell Shaved Ice in Oregon

  • ✅ **Business Name Registration** – Ensure your business name is legally registered and unique in Oregon.
  • ✅ **Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Business Entity Formation** – Protect your personal assets and create a clear business structure.
  • ✅ **Seller’s Permit** – Required for collecting sales tax on every sweet, icy delight you sell.
  • ✅ **Mobile Food Vendor Permit** – If you’re operating from a truck, cart, or trailer, this one's essential.
  • ✅ **Health Department Permit** – Mandatory for preparing and serving food or beverages to the public.
  • ✅ **Food Handler Certification** – Required for any staff scooping, shaving, or flavoring the ice.
  • ✅ **Fire Department Inspection** – If you use generators or have enclosed prep spaces. Think: safety meets slush.
  • ✅ **Sign Permit** – If you plan on putting up banners or signs that scream “Mango Chili Ice Rocks!” (and you should).
  • ✅ **Waste Disposal Agreement** – If operating at fairs or public events, some places require proof you won’t ghost your garbage.
  • ✅ Where to Obtain Them

    Obtain all licenses and registrations here online ✅. Most forms and filings can be submitted electronically with turnaround times fast enough to chill even the most impatient pineapple ice fan.

    🍓 The Industry: Cold, Colorful, and Crunching Numbers

  • 📈 Shaved ice and snow cone businesses in the U.S. generate approximately $300 million annually.
  • 🍒 On hot summer days, a single cart can sling over **400 cups** of icy joy—faster than kids spotting the blue raspberry flavor.
  • 🧊 Average profit margins can run **60–80%**, which is not bad for flavored frozen water and a cheerful umbrella.
  • 🍧 Popular flavors? Blue Raspberry, Tiger’s Blood, Cotton Candy… and yes, “Unicorn Magic” is a thing.
  • 🧐 Final Word

    Yes, you can sell shaved ice in Oregon. Just square away your licenses and certifications, and you’re ready to serve joy in a cup—one crunchy, syrupy spoonful at a time.


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    LLC (Limited Liability Company) FAQs:


    Q: Should I consider forming an LLC?

    A: Perhaps filing an llc may be a good idea though some start with an S corp. On the other hand, if you want to issue shares, you may want a C corporation. If your business name is. deFranciscotch Food For Thought BerinoCo. requires a fictitious business name registration, which also requires a fee to be registered.

    Registering a fictitious business name does not protect that name nor does it protect the business owner from personal liability related to business actions as setting up a limited liability company (LLC) does. It is perhaps a better choice to just incorporate for the same or a little higher fee because you will also have corporate protection for the business name and personal vs business liabilities.

    E.g. if your business has debts the lender can sue you personally to obtain a judgment vs your personal assets as opposed in the case you were a corporation where the lender could only sue the corporation directly and if the limited liability company (LLC) had no assets the lender could get nothing.

    Also, consider the prestige that a limited liability company (LLC) affords. Is a name like John's Transmissiona shop better than AEMCOO TRANS, LLC?

    Q: Where should I Incorporate or set up an LLC. I.e., what state?
    A: We always recommend that you file an llc in the state you conduct business. So, you can form an LLC (Limited Liabiliity Company).

    Q: How should I name my business LLC?
    A: You can brainstorm or try a google search. Find an interesting name. If you cannot find in on google, then more than 90% it is available.

    Q: Is there a minimum amount of money I have to have before I set up an LLC?
    A: No you don't need money to start an LLC.

    Q: Do I need a lawyer to set up an LLC? If I set up an LLC, will the LLC help me protect my business LLC from creditors?
    A: We can set up your llc here. You don' t need a laywer. And yes, actually, only an LLC can help you protect the LLC from its creditors especially if you have another partner member owner in that LLC.

    Q: Do I need to obtain a federal or state tax ID number before forming a limited liability company (LLC) or getting other licenses?
    A:

    Q: How do I build credit under my LLC business?
    A: Start by applying for a line of credit for your LLC from your bank if you already have some personal credit.

    Q:  
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    I am a contractor bidding a job. Are both the materials and labor subject to tax? ; Contractors bidding a job, are subject to consumer sales tax of all materials used in fulfilling a construction contract for improvement to real property What is a Resale Certificate and how is it used?; If you buy wholesale to resell retail a "resale certificate". The certificate is signed and dated by the purchaser and it gives assurance that the buyer has a seller's permit and buy to resell the goods. Can sales tax be included in the price of a purchased item?; Yes, but sales tax be included in the price of a purchased item if conspicously posted. I will be attending a convention/trade-show in another state. I will be selling my product. Do I have to collect Sales Tax?; In most states, any business conducting more than two retail sales of tangible personal property during any twelve-month period must register for sales tax and obtain a seller's permit. Are beer, wine, and liquor subject to Sales Tax?; Yes, beer, wine, and liquor is subject to Sales Tax. Is a wholesale distributor of products require to register and get a seller's permit?; Wholesalers distributors of products are required to register and get a seller's permit. Why do I need a seller's permit?.

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    Food
    home businesses need both a home occupation license and a business license. Even online or home based businesses need to obtain all necessary licenses like any other business. Commercial location stores need a business license and some zoning clearances.             If there are chemicals or other materials or activities that present danger to the reasonable person requires inspections. If you are home based it is better not to store or say that you store merchandise in your home because they may not issue a business license. Merchandise samples or small quantities may be okey to keep at a home business location. Generally businesses signs are not allowed in a residential home location.         Most government do not allow more than 2 home based business employees.   Brick an mortar stucture in you home residences used as a store most likely will not be allowed.  
      Though raw food is not taxable prepared food is taxable and you need a sales permit to sell it.
    Read the FAQs below for more...
    Frequently Asked Questions How long do I have to obtain my licenses prior to starting business operations?
    by mail by contacting the Taxpayer Assistance Center on this website . Q: Can I start my business before obtaining a business permit? A: No. You must register for a business license before starting your own business even if it is an online home based web based business. If I purchased an existing business, can I use the previous owner’s business license?

    Does a company that is an LLC must also obtain an occupational license?

    Can I obtain a business license by myself or I need to hire a legal service?

    How will I file my tax return for my business using a business license?

    Can an existing sole proprietorship obtain a business license and an assumed business name?

    What is the definition of a business license?

    What is the process of applying and getting a business license. Subsequest to ordering on this site online, would I immidiately get it or you still need to apply on my behalf?

    I have locations in other states, will I need to obtain other licenses in those states as well?

    I am planning to obtain a bank business loan. What will I need as far as licensing?

    Subsequent to applying and getting a business license, will it be required to obtain more tax registrations and from what government agencies?

    Can an existing sole proprietorship obtain a business license and an assumed business name?

    What exactly is a business permit?

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    So, if I obtain a business license through you do I still need to sign a business license application form or you will apply for a business permit for me?

    What if I want to do business in more than one state. Will I need a business permit for each state?

    Can I use a business license to obtain a business loan?

    What government agencies ask for a business license before they issue further tax registration for my business?

    Q:Who Should obtain a business permit to Form an LLC?

    A: Business owners that will elect to tax the llc as a corporation or llcs that have more than one member they need a federal tax id number to form an LLC.

    Q:Do I need to hire an attorney to help me get a Business Permit License?

    A: You can obtain a business license without the help of a lawyer. You may want to consult with one on the other hand that may help you draft the llc agreement and advise you in your particular tax situation..

    Q:How will I file my tax return for my business using a business license?

    A: You don't need a business license for a tax return. A business permit is used to open a bank account. A business checking account may also require an assumed business name certificiate.

    Q:Can an existing sole proprietorship obtain a business license and an assumed business name?

    A: Yes, an existing sole proprietorship canobtain a business license and an assumed business name and in fact these two are almost always necessary to start a sole owner business.

    Q: What exactly is a business permit?

    A:A business permit is a type of permission that the government gives you to allow you to do business in your business location under the hygienic conditions and non hazardous venue.

    Q:So, if I obtain a business license through you do I still need to sign a business license application form or you will apply for a business permit for me?

    A:In some cases that an original signature is required or advance annual taxes are due, you still need to sign a business license application form or you will apply for a business permit for me?

    Q:What if I want to do business in more than one state. Will I need a business permit for each state?

    A:You will need a business permit for each state if you have a business location in the state in question.

    Q:Can I use a business license to obtain a business loan?

    A:Can I use a business license to obtain a business loan?

    Q:What government agencies ask for a business license before they issue further tax registration for my business?

    A: Most governments agencies ask for a business license before they issue further tax registration for your business.

    Q:Can an existing sole proprietorship obtain a business license and an assumed business name?

    A:Yes, and actually, that is the minimum that a sole owner starting his or her own business needs: namely, a business license and an assumed business name. Note, however, that instead of an assumed business name, you can simply incorporate or set up an LLC.

    Q:What exactly is a business permit?

    A:Primarily it is an annual business tax but it is also a way for government agencies to ensure that you run a legitimate, secure, and non hazardous business.

    Q:So, if I obtain a business license through you do I still need to sign a business license application form or you will apply for a business permit for me?

    A:No, you don't need to sign your business license application unless you need to submit your annual taxes in advance before we submit it for filing.

    Q:What if I want to do business in more than one state. Will I need a business permit for each state?

    A:You need a business license for each city, county, and or state you have a business location or you have minimum contacts in that state. Otherwise, you only need a business license for the location of where your business is physically located.

    Q:Can I use a business license to obtain a business loan?

    A:Actually, a business license is a required evidence before you can obtain a business loan from any bank..

    Q:What government agencies ask for a business license before they issue further tax registration for my business?

    A:In most states, if you apply for a sales tax ID number, you may need to provide a business license and a federal tax ID number as well.
    Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    By: Wendy Kane
    I own an avocado grove in Fallbrook and I want to sell some of my avocados in the Spring Valley, La Mesa, Lemon Grove areas. What would I need to sell them? Can I sell them on the side of the road or at a corner?  are the requirements for selling fruit to markets in california
    Licensing from the dept of Food and agriculture?
    ok so before I approach an store as a vendor I need to present them with a state sellers's permit and a license from the dept of food and agriculture
    6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    Selling on the roadside just requires a business license.  You can obtain one here online.


    🥑

    ✅ Required Licenses and Registrations to Sell Avocados



  • ✅ Seller’s Permit – For collecting and reporting sales tax when selling directly to the public or retailers.
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  • ✅ Produce Dealer’s License – Needed if you plan to sell, ship, or buy from others for resale (including to stores or distributors).
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  • ✅ Certified Producer Certificate – If you grow your own avocados and want to sell them at certified farmers’ markets.
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  • ✅ Weighmaster License – Required if selling by weight and using commercial scales.
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  • ✅ Local Business License – Required in each city or county where you conduct sales (La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, etc.).
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  • ✅ Health Permit – May be needed if selling near public areas (like roadside stands), especially if handling pre-packaged produce or food items.
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  • ✅ Temporary Food Facility Permit – For setting up at street corners, seasonal stands, or farmer’s markets temporarily.
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  • ✅ Zoning and Street Vendor Permit – Specific to each location; required to legally sell on sidewalks, corners, or roadside setups.


  • Obtain all licenses and registrations here online.



    ✅ Selling on the Side of the Road or Corner?



    Yes, but only if you have the right permits. Most areas require a street vending or peddler’s permit, and the location must be approved for public safety, traffic, and zoning compliance. You cannot just pull over with a sign and start selling guac-in-the-raw.

    ✅ Selling to Retail Stores and Markets



    Before walking into a market with your beautiful green cargo, you’ll need:

  • ✅ Seller’s Permit
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  • ✅ Produce Dealer’s License (unless exempt by small volume limits)
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  • ✅ Packaged Product Labeling Compliance (if pre-packed)
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  • ✅ Traceability and Food Safety Documentation


  • ✅ Avocado Industry Numbers You’ll Enjoy



    * 🥑 Average avocado consumption per person in the U.S.: 8+ lbs/year
    * 🧺 California produces over **90% of U.S. avocados**
    * 🌱 Hass variety makes up **95% of avocados sold commercially**
    * 💰 Price per avocado ranges from \$0.75 to \$2.00 retail
    * 📈 Direct-to-consumer sales can net 2–3x wholesale pricing

    ✅ Just a Pit of Humor



    If your avocados are as smooth as your legal briefs, you might be the first produce vendor to get a standing ovation *and* a subpoena in the same week.

    ✅ Bottom Line



    You *can* sell your Fallbrook avocados in Spring Valley, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, but you’ll need the proper licenses and location approvals to go retail, roadside, or market-bound. ✅
    Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    By: gcwheat
    I have a LLC but the company I am trying to get an account with wants a sellers permit. Can i get one locally or how do I obtain one?I am interested in opening a hookah bar in the state of VA.
    6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    💨

    Licenses & Permits for Opening a Hookah Bar in VA

      

    Here’s what you’ll typically need to start puffin’ legally and profitably:

  • ✅ **LLC or Business Entity Formation** – Already done, attorney status confirmed. 💼
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  • ✅ **Seller’s Permit** – Required to sell tangible goods like tobacco products and hookahs. You *can* obtain one locally **or** faster online. ✅ Obtain all licenses and registrations here online.
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  • ✅ **Tobacco Retail License** – Since you’re selling or serving tobacco products, this is essential. Think of it as your “permission slip” for grown-up smoke clouds.
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  • ✅ **Health Permit** – If you’re serving food or beverages, you’ll need this so customers don't leave with anything more than a minty buzz.
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  • ✅ **Food & Beverage License** – If you plan on offering snacks, coffee, or drinks—yes, even tea—you’ll need this license. 🍵
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  • ✅ **Local Business License** – Usually required by your city or county to operate within their limits. 🗺️
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  • ✅ **Fire Department Inspection/Permit** – Hookahs mean hot coals. Fire marshals tend to have strong feelings about that. 🔥
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  • ✅ **Entertainment Permit** (if applicable) – Planning belly dancers, DJs, or live oud music? Get one of these if you’re turning up the vibe. 🎶
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  • ✅ **Sign Permit** – Got a neon “Puff Lounge” sign in mind? Better get it approved first. ✍️
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  • ✅ **Zoning Clearance** – You’ll want confirmation that your location is zoned for what you’re doing. Sometimes this overlaps with other permits. 🏢
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  • ✅ **Certificate of Occupancy** – Verifies that your building is safe and usable for public sipping and smoking. 🪑
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    Brief Answer: Can I Get a Seller’s Permit Locally?

      

    ✅ Yes, you can obtain a seller’s permit locally *or* online. Since you’ve got the legal chops, you’ll breeze through it. The process is fairly streamlined. ✅ Obtain all licenses and registrations here online.

    Hookah Industry Quick Stats (So You Know What You're Getting Into)

      

  • 📊 Triple-sized: The U.S. hookah lounge market is projected to surpass $1.5 billion by 2028.
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  • 📈 Triple-sized: Millennials make up over 60% of the customer base—Gen Z is catching up with mint-mango cravings.
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  • 🕰️ Triple-sized: Average customer hangout time? Nearly **2 hours**, with strong upsell potential on drinks, snacks, and refills.
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    Closing Puff

      

    ✅ You're all set to roll out your business legally and in style. If you're providing legal guidance yourself, you already know the ropes—just add the smoke.
    You can order one here online.



    Just click on the link below, 

    submit your business info, and

    select your seller's permit  or

    other documents you need.

    Click Here to Order



    Click Here for Fees



    Click Here take The Quiz

    To find Out What You Need



    Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    By: Maria

    I have a shaved ice business that I started when I lived in Wisconsin. I want to sell shaved ice in Oregon.
    6/30/2025 12:00 AM
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    ✅ Licenses and Registrations to Sell Shaved Ice in Oregon

  • ✅ **Business Name Registration** – Ensure your business name is legally registered and unique in Oregon.
  • ✅ **Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Business Entity Formation** – Protect your personal assets and create a clear business structure.
  • ✅ **Seller’s Permit** – Required for collecting sales tax on every sweet, icy delight you sell.
  • ✅ **Mobile Food Vendor Permit** – If you’re operating from a truck, cart, or trailer, this one's essential.
  • ✅ **Health Department Permit** – Mandatory for preparing and serving food or beverages to the public.
  • ✅ **Food Handler Certification** – Required for any staff scooping, shaving, or flavoring the ice.
  • ✅ **Fire Department Inspection** – If you use generators or have enclosed prep spaces. Think: safety meets slush.
  • ✅ **Sign Permit** – If you plan on putting up banners or signs that scream “Mango Chili Ice Rocks!” (and you should).
  • ✅ **Waste Disposal Agreement** – If operating at fairs or public events, some places require proof you won’t ghost your garbage.
  • ✅ Where to Obtain Them

    Obtain all licenses and registrations here online ✅. Most forms and filings can be submitted electronically with turnaround times fast enough to chill even the most impatient pineapple ice fan.

    🍓 The Industry: Cold, Colorful, and Crunching Numbers

  • 📈 Shaved ice and snow cone businesses in the U.S. generate approximately $300 million annually.
  • 🍒 On hot summer days, a single cart can sling over **400 cups** of icy joy—faster than kids spotting the blue raspberry flavor.
  • 🧊 Average profit margins can run **60–80%**, which is not bad for flavored frozen water and a cheerful umbrella.
  • 🍧 Popular flavors? Blue Raspberry, Tiger’s Blood, Cotton Candy… and yes, “Unicorn Magic” is a thing.
  • 🧐 Final Word

    Yes, you can sell shaved ice in Oregon. Just square away your licenses and certifications, and you’re ready to serve joy in a cup—one crunchy, syrupy spoonful at a time.
    Asked on: 6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    By: Ross Alan

    I need a Tennessee reseller number (certificate) because I sell online and it is the only way wholesalers will sell to me, but I don't know how to obtain it. Can you help? I’m trying to opening a mobile car wash. :


    6/30/2025 12:00 AM
    🧼

    ✅ Business Essentials for a Tennessee Mobile Car Wash

      

    You’re ready to clean up — literally and financially. To start selling online and buying from wholesalers, you’ll need a proper business structure and sales tax setup. Here's what you need:


        
    • ✅ **LLC Registration** – Establish a limited liability company to protect personal assets and set yourself up professionally.

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    • ✅ **Seller's Permit / Reseller Certificate** – This is your golden ticket to buy products wholesale and collect/remit sales tax legally.

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    • ✅ **Business Name Registration (if using a name different from your own)** – This lets customers and suppliers know you’re official and organized.

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    • ✅ **EIN (Employer Identification Number)** – Even if you’re a solo operator, this is often required by banks and wholesalers.

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    • ✅ **Mobile Unit Compliance (if your car wash unit carries water tanks or chemicals)** – For environmental and safety standards, if applicable.

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    • ✅ **Local Business Operation Authorization** – Depending on where you’re operating your mobile service.

      

    Obtain all licenses and registrations here online ✅

    ✅ Do I Need a Seller's Permit to Get a Tennessee Resale Certificate?

      
    Yes. The seller’s permit is the prerequisite. It's used to obtain a resale certificate so you can make tax-free purchases of goods you’ll resell. Wholesalers will typically ask for this to verify your resale status before selling to you.

    ✅ What Does This Cost?

      


        
    • 💵 **LLC setup** – Typically ranges from $50–$300 depending on options selected.

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    • 💵 **Seller’s Permit** – Often free but mandatory to charge/collect sales tax.

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    • 💵 **Reseller Certificate** – Generally issued alongside your seller's permit once you're approved.



    ✅ Mobile Car Wash Industry Snapshot

      


        
    • 🚗 Mobile car wash services are growing 6–9% per year in the U.S.

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    • 🧽 Low startup costs: Typically under $5,000 for equipment and supplies.

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    • 💧 Environmental angle: Water-saving and eco-friendly options give you a competitive edge.

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    • 📱 Most operators gain customers via social media + local business listings.

      

    ✅ Get your setup right, and you’ll be cleaning up more than cars.
    Asked on: 6/6/2025 12:00 AM
    By: contact.loyal2fashion@gmail.com
    What licenses do I need in michigan for a sole proprietor retail business?
    6/6/2025 12:00 AM
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    Licenses & Permits for a Michigan Sole Proprietor Retail Business

      
        
    • Business License: Required for operating a retail business in most Michigan cities or townships.
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    • Sales Tax License: Necessary to collect and remit sales tax to the state.
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    • Assumed Name (DBA) Registration: If operating under a name other than your legal name.
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    • Seller’s Permit: Often required for businesses selling taxable goods.
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    • Zoning Permit: Ensures your business location complies with local zoning laws.
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    • Home Occupation Permit: If running the business from home, some areas require this.
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    • Specialty Permits: Depending on products sold (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, firearms).
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    ✨ **Obtain all licenses and registrations here online** for maximum convenience.  

    Bonus Question

      

    Do you need a federal EIN, or can you use your SSN as a sole proprietor?

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