We will be having bulk candy, dipped apples in chocolate, caramel, etc. Also, cotton candy, cookies, fudge, dipped strawberries and bananas as well as frozen drinks (non-alcoholic). We will also be carrying an assortment of fine chocolates. I’m not sure what regulations I have to adhere to and am looking for some answers. Thank you.
Depends on many factors. I’m assuming you are in the United States.
If you have employees you must have a federal Employer identification. If you the business is incorporated you need to file incorporation papers with the state. (Something applies in most jurisdictions in the business is a partnership.)
If you are not using your own name you need an assumed name certificate (Issued by the county in Texas, other states may vary)
In most states we will probably need to collect sales tax and need a state tax number.
You may need workers’ compensation insurance.
Health permit.
Building occupancy permit.
Many more details at:
http://sba.gov/
You might also check with your local chamber of commerce.
February 27th, 2010 at 12:34 am
You have to have a food license. Maybe a business license, too. I think that’s it.
References :
February 27th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Go to your town clerk’s office to ask this question. Regulations vary wildly from community to community. You’ll have to comply with town, county and state regulations, and if one iota of your business crosses a state line into another state, with federal regulations to boot. What you need is a comprehensive understanding of said regulations and a sound business plan. That can be quite an undertaking. There is help. The Corps of Retired Business Executives is an excellent place to go for that help. Most towns and cities in the US have them. Ask about them when you visit the town clerk’s office. And be prepared to do a lot of homework. You should know that almost nine out of ten small business startups fail within five years…mostly due to poor planning and miscomprehension of regulations. That can be pretty expensive!
References :
February 27th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Depends on many factors. I’m assuming you are in the United States.
If you have employees you must have a federal Employer identification. If you the business is incorporated you need to file incorporation papers with the state. (Something applies in most jurisdictions in the business is a partnership.)
If you are not using your own name you need an assumed name certificate (Issued by the county in Texas, other states may vary)
In most states we will probably need to collect sales tax and need a state tax number.
You may need workers’ compensation insurance.
Health permit.
Building occupancy permit.
Many more details at:
http://sba.gov/
You might also check with your local chamber of commerce.
References :