What license or permitt do i need for an online homebased business?

I live in Orlando, Florida. I will have my own website. i will be doing errands, and virtual assistant work (data entry etc).

Online businesses typically do not require to be licensed. Florida does not require online businesses to get a license. But you need your business to be registered (business registration is different from business license).

I suggest you go to your city/county clerk office and check their guidelines for starting a business. Check with the City of Orlando website, especially their assistance programs such as the Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance Program (MEBA) http://cityoforlando.net/economic/busine... and other incentive programs

Here are resources on how to start a business in Florida:

Starting a Business in Florida http://www.dos.state.fl.us/startbus/inde...
Starting a Business in Florida http://www.stateofflorida.com/portal/des...
Small Business Sources Directory: Who to Call http://www.floridasmallbusiness.com/reso...

Business Registration, Permits and Licenses
Business Registration page http://www.dos.state.fl.us/startbus/regi...
Corporate Information and Online Filing http://www.sunbiz.org/index.html

Taxes
Business Tax Information http://sun6.dms.state.fl.us/dor/taxes/

Mentorship/Assistance
SBA Florida http://www.sba.gov/fl/
Small Business Development Center http://www.floridasbdc.com
Orlando - Orlando SCORE http://www.scoreorlando.org

You need an EIN number. Its called Tax Id number. ITS FREE. many firms on the net will charge u. Just type in EIN number on the search engine and tons of sites will come up. Look for the one that ends in .gov when it ends in .gov its a government site. there you will be able to apply for it for free. thats it you need nothing else. UNLESS you are selling to florida customers where they have to pay sales tax, for that you need to get a merchant certificate. I dont live in florida but call your city and they will let u know.

Most people start without one. You can go to city hall and get a dba for around $100.

Tags

　　Call Handling 　　Answering Service 　　Telephone Answering 　　Mail Forwarding 　　Virtual Address 　　Virtual Assistant 　　Virtual Business 　　Virtual Offices

Related information

If a website such as Myspace or Youtube but charged a fee, could it be ran from a virtual server?

YES, one plus about 3-4 people you, could outsorce the rest, registered business name

...

I'm looking for a name for my business?

The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes mar...

Is there a free VPN for non -business efforts?

I dont know how good these are but either they work or they dont in my experience. Good luck :- ...

Can I really start a lucrative business in Second Life?

Probably not lucrative. Yes, there are people making real money from the virtual world(s). That is why the government is trying to figure out a way to tax the virtual world. Michael

...

Ideas for a good internet company start-up?

Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine you...

I'm leaving on a jet plane, wanna come with me?

My God and Goddess said yes they approve. I hope your trip is successful. Oh, and I'd like for you to bring yourself back safe and sound, happy and filled with success.

...

Selling Online???

I think this will be good for you. I started a home based business with a company that is 100% free and totally different. It's legitimate and not like anything else around. There is nothin...

Mary Kay products?

I tried to do the MK thing and realized that the only way to succeed is to be a sales whore - take my advice, quit now while you still have friends.

...