scotchlonghorn
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
Hi, one of my income streams involves outsourcing web design to another web designer. Basically I promote the service and if a client wants me to design their website, I send the work to my designer. I receive a commission for providing him with the work and then I provide most of the contact with the client, unless they specifically ask to talk to him. Normally, I don't even think they realize that I am not the one actually building the website. I do this using my name, not a registered business. However, I am considering outsourcing the promoting portion of the work as well. Basically I would have people promoting the web design business and they would be the contact point with the client. They would direct the work to me and I would direct the work to my designer, or I would have the promoters direct the client to myself and I would then direct the work to my designer. They would also receive a commission of the sale and work on 100% commission. Do I need to register a business entity if I am to do this? Also I do not see any of them making more than $600 a year from this, but if they do, I should provide them with a 1099 correct? And if I need to do this, do I have to be registered as a business entity? Sorry if this is clear as mud, it's late and I wanted to throw this up before bed. If you have any answers the help is greatly appreciated, and if you need me to clarify anything I will be checking back in in the morning. Take care and good night.
Hi, one of my income streams involves outsourcing web design to another web designer. Basically I promote the service and if a client wants me to design their website, I send the work to my designer. I receive a commission for providing him with the work and then I provide most of the contact with the client, unless they specifically ask to talk to him. Normally, I don't even think they realize that I am not the one actually building the website. I do this using my name, not a registered business. However, I am considering outsourcing the promoting portion of the work as well. Basically I would have people promoting the web design business and they would be the contact point with the client. They would direct the work to me and I would direct the work to my designer, or I would have the promoters direct the client to myself and I would then direct the work to my designer. They would also receive a commission of the sale and work on 100% commission. Do I need to register a business entity if I am to do this? Also I do not see any of them making more than $600 a year from this, but if they do, I should provide them with a 1099 correct? And if I need to do this, do I have to be registered as a business entity? Sorry if this is clear as mud, it's late and I wanted to throw this up before bed. If you have any answers the help is greatly appreciated, and if you need me to clarify anything I will be checking back in in the morning. Take care and good night.
