Do I need to register a company for selling online?

I want to sell some game products online by using zen cart. Do I need to register a company for selling the products online? Do I need to get a training or sale tax ID from my state. I am living in Mississippi State.

Thanks.

You need to check with your local tax authorities.

RaymondCai:

Do I need to register a company for selling the products online?
Short answer: No
Longer answer: Regardless of whether you are doing business as a person or a company, you will need to obtain a registration license or permit from the State Tax Commissioner.
Better answer: Read the Mississippi State Tax Commission Sales and Use Tax web site.

RaymondCai:

Do I need to get a training or sale tax ID from my state. I am living in Mississippi State.
Short answer: Yes.
Better answer: Read the Mississippi State Tax Commission Sales and Use Tax web site.

HTH,
Daniel

Also consider that if you want to use a payment gateway such as Authorize.net, the bank is going to ask you for your business license and/or tax ID# when you open a merchant account.

You can sell without charging taxes like on ebay but if you obtain a business license you will need to collect taxes and you will have the ability and be entitled to apply for services that you may well need. It gives you better tax write-offs and gives you a more professional look.

Start with a simple proprietorship and build your business from there.:smile:

yaps you can sell your products using Ebay without paying tax. As far as zen cart is concern you can review the policies of the cart. But the best option you can try is to search Google regarding issues of selling products online it will better give you the general Scenario.