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Steps to Start an On-Line Business

by mozartxxi, Window Shopper

  • Created: March 1, 2010, 5:58 pm
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I am new to this on-line Community and I appreciate the opportunity. I am ready to start a new on-line business in the Chula Vista, CA area and want to know what are the steps I need to follow in order to comply with all on-line business requirements. I will be importing goods from China directly and using Drop-Shipping as well. I have designed my website and  is ready to launch.

 

Can someone advise me on the next steps I need to follow for full compliance of local, state or federal applicable requirements?

 

Thank you.

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NicoleD | Former Moderator | 3/1/2010 - 9:30 pm

mozartxxi -- Business.gov has a start up guide specifically for online businesses. Here is a link to the 9 Steps to Starting an Online Business - with details on hosting, securing a domain name, web design, and tax requirements, and federal, state and local regulations.

waiau | Performer | 6/7/2010 - 5:33 am

If you are referring to local taxes, you'll need a seller's permit: import-from-china-business.com/page42.html 'Seller's Permit - anyone who buys goods for resale will require a seller's permit. The Seller's Permit is the government's way of getting sales taxes from you after you collected them from your customers.' If you are referring to the trade tariffs: import-from-china-business.com/page30.html 'The Customs Service will determine the grouping for your merchandise. This determines the amount of duty that you have to pay. Tax rates can be found in the U.S. Government's Harmonized Tariff Schedule.' ---This post was edited to remove a commercial link. Read our discussion policies for more Community best practices.
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