Legal Considerations for Your Home Freelance Biz
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So you are ready to set up your freelance business in your home?
There are a few legal regulations that you should keep in mind.
ZONING LAWS
There are millions of businesses being run from a home office in
violation of local zoning regulations. You might want to check
with your local county office or zoning department to find out
what the zoning laws are in your area. Only then will you know
for sure if it is legal to run your business from your home. If
your business is going to be run in a residentially zone area,
you will need to follow strict guidelines. Some of these
guidelines might be where the home business is allowed, type of
business, and the amount of space. These guidelines may not
inhibit the running of your business at all, but you should find
out what these regulations are. And, if you are renting an
apartment, check your lease to make sure that you are allowed to
run a business from it.
SALES TAX PERMITS
Are you planning to buy goods for resale or purchasing materials
used in creating a product? Then you require a sales tax number.
You will be collecting tax from the buyer and then sending it to
the government tax office. An example of this is an artist
selling his art. Contact your state or provincial tax office for
more details.
BUSINESS NAME
You will need to register your business name ... Find out more
at http://www.allfreelancework.com/articlegs3name.php
INSURANCE
Whether you are renting or own your own living establishment,
you most likely have insurance. With a standard homeowner
policy, your home business will not be covered. This means that
your homeowner's policy won't cover you for accidents involving
your business. To cover your business, you should look into
extending your liability insurance. You should also look into a
policy endorsement, which will increase your business-related
coverage and liability protection.
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