I would like to have a very basic kiosk,

DBA i.e., Doing Business As is a filing of a ficticious name with the couty that allows you as a business to market that name and use it for commercial purposes. It allows you to open a bank account in the name of your business and the county sanctions the exlusive use of the name to the business.

A Sellers Permit allows you as a business to charge sales tax which needs to be filed with the state to stay current with your taxes. In addition, it also allows you to establish a relatonship with the wholesalers so that you can you can buy items you need in bulk.

The business license allows you to legally conduct business in the city,county or state limits. It is a tax registration  with the local government that certifies that the business as you intend to conduct it is perfectly legal in terms of structure and location.

or even just set up a table that sells pet accessories (collars, leashes, water bowls etc.). I want my small business to be located in a dog park...or some place like runyon canon. What type of permits/licenses are needed, and how do I found out if a location will allow that?? Also, what type of liabilites would I be looking at starting something like this?

Permits: DBA, Sellers Permits, Business License- In Specific: Transitory Merchant Permit.

Liability: Limited to None.

DBA's are required for three main reasons:

1. To open a bank account in the name of your business.

2. To obtain permits in the name of your business.

3. To do business in the name of your business.

Sellers Permits are required if you have any intention of selling items other than real estate. They are a state requirement and as such are obtained at the state level.

A business license is permit required by the local city or county for both legal and tax reasons and as such will be the final, but certainly not least important part of your businesses documentation.

03 - Since you are selling taxable items, here are the licenses and tax ids you are legally required to obtain before starting business operations: 1. A business tax registration license2. A DBA assumed business name 3. A federal tax id number also is required in most state for those that they get a seller's permit, and if you are a partnership or you want to use it instead of you social security number to open a bank account. Also, note that forming an llc or incorporating eliminates the requirement of getting a dba. It is a good idea to form an llc to avoid personal liability from business transactions. Since you are dealing in taxable items, you will need 4. A seller's permit.

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You are legally bound to file a DBA if you choose to operate your business under any other name but your own. Also, without the DBA you will not be able to open a bank account.

Without a Sellers permit you will not be able to charge the appropriate business taxes that you would be held accountable to at the end of the year.

Absence of a business license would deem your conducting of business as a misdemeanor resulting in fines and penalities.

The cost of these forms starts at a base of $79.99 for the business license, and a base of $129.99 for the DBA, varying on a stater by state level.