would it be illegal to open a computer shop?
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by admin
would it be illegal to open a computer repair shop without a business license? i’ve been working on computers for a while now, and i always manage to get the job done, so i was wondering if it would be illegal to, lets say, put a sign out on my own property that says "computer repair" and work on anyone’s computer who comes by?
It depends on the zoning of your property whether or not you can put up a sign. I would put up signs at public bulletin boards (supermarket, universities, colleges, libraries, etc.,) but NOT in front of your own home. Do you REALLY want walk-ins???
As long as you don’t have any employees, you can operate as a sole proprietor without a business license. Just make sure you file a tax return. There are small business centers in just about every city that can help you get set up.
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:12 pm
yes, you can run a home business but since you probably live in a capitalist society…YOU WILL need a business owners license. Else just work at home and your all good.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
It depends on the zoning of your property whether or not you can put up a sign. I would put up signs at public bulletin boards (supermarket, universities, colleges, libraries, etc.,) but NOT in front of your own home. Do you REALLY want walk-ins???
As long as you don’t have any employees, you can operate as a sole proprietor without a business license. Just make sure you file a tax return. There are small business centers in just about every city that can help you get set up.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 5:35 pm
All is well until you do a lousy repair job and end up pissing off the customer.You will end up in court and there you will have to declare and disclose under oath your unlicensed business practice.Not to cool
Good luck
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