Web Design Business

[maffmommie]

What is the name of your state? Virginia

What licenses must you acquire in order to conduct a web design business via internet?

 

[Some Random Guy]

no licenses required.

 

[HomeGuru]

no licenses required.

**A: I am sure that the VA state business licensing office, VA state tax office and the IRS disagree.

 

[Some Random Guy]

From the VA State Corporation Commission: "Sole proprietorships are not required to register with the SCC".

The VA state tax office and IRS will be happy to accept tax payments filed as a sole proprietor.

Now, if the person plans on having co-owners, hiring employees, subcontractors, wants a business checking account,requires some kind of legal protections, needs to have an office, etc. Then they may want to incorporate, form a general partnership, or limited liability company. In those cases, registration is required. They can read http://www.yesvirginia.org/pdf/guides/2005EstBusGuide.pdf

A guy selling web design services on his own does not need a license.