Informal Entry and license on copy right

Re: [spiers] Informal Entry and license on copy right


In a message dated 6/29/03 7:44:23 PM, tran_timothy@earthlink.net writes:

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what kind of license & where I need to apply for to start

the small importing business?

***There is no such thing as a license to be an importer... you cannot get
one, because they do not exist.***


Do I need to know specific at first what product to

import in order to apply for a license?

As one business license, can I import different type of goods , product ...>>

***OK, if you want to know about business license, look up your local govt
(town, city, county?) in the phone book and call and ask about a business
license. they will fill you in on what they require.

But, some things to keep in mind: what you are really getting is a
"registration with the tax collectors." The business license simply registers
your
business activity so you can pay taxes. Some products have special licenses
like
guns, tobacco and booze, but those are different licenses. Assuming all of
your products ar not specially licensed, then yes, they can be under one
license.

Yes, you should be able to say "I sell housewares" or "vegetables"... the
"importing" is uttterly irrelevent... which brings up a question... do you have
customers already? If you do, this step becomes very easy. If you do not,
then don't worry about getting a license or anything else. You don't need to get
a license to research whther you'll make money in business. Until people are
sending you checks, you do not have a business... so don't bother with a
license. Get customers first.

John

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