Do you need a business license to become an affiliate?

AnniePot

10 years ago

No, not normally necessary.

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Seovault

10 years ago

Lol absolutely not, you aren't starting a business or a business owner, so therefore you wouldn't need a license. The only time you ever need a license is if you start a business, however you may need to fill out Tax Forms depending on where you live and how much you make.

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Greg guitar

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Seovault

Lol absolutely not, you aren't starting a business or a business owner, so therefore you wouldn't need a license. The only time you ever need a license is if you start a business, however you may need to fill out Tax Forms depending on where you live and how much you make.

I guess it might depend on where you live, if you live outside the US. If you live inside the US, it is illegal to make a dollar without declaring it to the IRS; obviously that doesn't stop millions of people from fudging, and someone making a few hundred a month in commissions probably can fly under their radar, but everyone should at least know there is a risk involved in keeping it hidden, as there is when breaking any law. I assume most countries with income tax want everything declared, and then they'll decide whether you owe and how much.

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DubDubDubDot

10 years ago

Your local government body may require that you register with them to do business out of your home.

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teEntrepreneur

10 years ago

Not really, as far as I know of. Affiliate marketing is easy and doesn't have to make it complicated. You just join the industry, sell other people's product(s) and make commissions, 100% commissions, if that's what you're looking for.

Make it a great day brotha!

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taxpayment1

10 years ago

No you do not need a Business License to become an Affiliate Marketer. You are not an owner of a business, or company but the middle man. You help Companies or Business bring traffic to them, and you will be rewarded for that man. Good Luck Take care

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zimzalabim

10 years ago

If you make any money from your affiliate activities then it could be classed as taxable income. This may well vary dependant on where you live and local legislation. I'd suggest taking some advice from an accountant may be beneficial.

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rizy

10 years ago

My question with this would be, can affiliate and or adsense income be declared as personal income with the IRS or it requires you to declare it as business income?

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