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Legal Considerations for Your Home Freelance Biz
By Rachel Goldstein
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
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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