Limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs) are all legally required to register within California. Only sole proprietorships are exempt.
In general, businesses are required to obtain California business licenses or seller's permits if they make three or more sales in a 12-month period. This rule applies even if the sales are made through Internet websites or auctions that offer online classified advertisements or online advertisers.
San Bernardino Municipal Code section 8.14. 020(C). Yard sales can only be conducted the third weekend of the month (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). San Bernardino Municipal Code section 8.14.
A seller's permit is applicable to individuals (sole proprietorship) as well as corporations and limited liability companies. Every new business in the state will need to apply for a general online business license in California, which is issued by cities or counties.
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No, you don't necessarily need an LLC to start selling online. It's an option for reducing personal liability and organizing your business finances as you grow.
When you have a garage sale and sell used items, you are generally not required to hold a seller's permit. However, if you have more than two garage sales within a 12-month period, you are required to hold a seller's permit.
The last full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of the month without a registration. These are called the Designated Weekends for yard sales; Two additional yard sales during the calendar year (which includes both Saturday and Sunday as one yard sale) with a registration.
You are allowed to have a yard sale on the third weekend of every month ("weekend" means Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). No signs are allowed to be posted on public property (i.e. utility poles).