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[mike89]

I am thinking about starting a website that will sell products online. My question is, do I have to register it before I can sell products? Or is there anything else I should know about?

Please email me: mikey_reynolds89@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks.

[Starshine]

Register it?

Some states require a business license if you make a certain amount of money in a time period. Just make sure you have permission to sell what you plan to sell online.

[DeadBattery]

If you want to just sell a few random items, just sell them on eBay, Amazon etc.
If you plan on making a business, then check with your state/national law to make sure you legally sell things. As Montana Mouse said, you may need a business license.
By registering, do you mean making your own website?

[mike89]

I should have mentioned at the start I live in the UK. Yes I want to create my own site, get a domain and hosting. I then want to buy from a wholesalers and resell the products. Im also thinking of offering other services.

[tittat]

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[mike89]

Yep I want to create a website for e-commerce, but do I have to register it before I can sell?

[tittat]

but do I have to register it before I can sell?

by registering what you mean? Getting a legal licence?

[mike89]

Yes getting a legal licence. I know I would have to pay tax on the money I make.

[Starshine]

Yes getting a legal licence. I know I would have to pay tax on the money I make.

This is what was kinda mentioned. I am not sure the business laws in the UK. Here in the US though, and in the state I live in, if you sell a product and make a certain amount ( I can't exactly say how much off hand ) each month, you have to register with the state for a business license.

You may want to ask around your City or local government to see what laws you must follow for doing business online.

[tregtar]

Montana Mouse is correct. You should check with your local government to make sure about a business license and also since you're doind internet sales only, if you need to charge tax. A friend of mine that did internet only sales didn't charge tax for local customers and was hit with a huge bill from the IRS after a while. they didn't know they were supposed to charge local customers tax for internet sales in their state. so each state/country is different.