Business Account

[vidalcg]

Hello, I want to create a business account but I need some guidance please.

I have a registered Fictitious Business Name in California but I am conducting business as a sole proprietor not LLC.

Which option should I use below?

Yes, my business is a legal entity

From here, we'll help you identify what type of business you have.

No, I manage my business as a sole proprietor or owner

This means you're selling under your own name, not as a registered business.

Select your legal entity

Single-member LLC (Limited Liability Company)

A business entity—registered with a state—that is owned by one member

Corporation/multi-member LLC

A business entity—registered with a state—that is owned by one or more shareholders or stockholders (in the case of a corporation) or more than one member (in the case of an LLC)

Partnership

Two or more people operating under a written or unwritten partnership agreement

[eunster1313]

@vidalcg 

Everything you need to know about creating, accessing, and using your account.

https://www.ebay.com/help/account/default/ebay-account?id=4188&st=12&pos=1&query=Your%20eBay%20accou... 

[7606dennis]

I would probably seek advice from your tax professional and follow his or her advice before putting too much credence on anything advised on these boards in matters such as this.

[noahs*arcade]

Just wondering, what did you end up doing? I'm now having to explore this due to the INFORM act, as I'd like to avoid my personal information being displayed for buyers. Thank you.

[chapeau-noir]

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@noahs*arcade wrote:

Just wondering, what did you end up doing? I'm now having to explore this due to the INFORM act, as I'd like to avoid my personal information being displayed for buyers. Thank you.

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I believe you'd have to sell $5000+ of new items per year for INFORM.

[huntfishdie45]

$5000.00 is true for basic INFORM act compliance. If you sell $20,000.00 in NEW items, eBay will have to list your Name and Address on your items. 

[dbfolks166mt]

     Not sure exactly what you mean by a "fictitious business name" but this may be dependent upon multiple Federal and more importantly State laws with regards to a business account. Follow 7606dennis suggestion and talk to a tax professional who knows the tax laws in your state. 

[lepke1979]

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@noahs*arcade wrote:

Just wondering, what did you end up doing? I'm now having to explore this due to the INFORM act, as I'd like to avoid my personal information being displayed for buyers. Thank you.

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Just get a PO box. And maybe a Google Voice number.

[emerald1830]

Old thread from 2011..

[kh-vince]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.