Re: getting a DBA and EIN?? US!
Hey speedyturtle
I'm sort of going through the same thing as you.
You file DBA with your state and EIN with the IRS.
I'm sure it depends on the state, but for mine, they only ask you for the business mailing address. Of course this can be a PO box. If you search for businesses through your state, many have PO boxes as their business address.
Now, it sounds like paypal requires a home address in addition to a business address when setting up a business account. Which address you use here is the real question. Do you rent another PO box from a mom n pop/ups store and pass it off as your home addy? We're under the assumption that this new account you're creating is for stealth purposes so your legit home addy is out.
Establishing a LLC may appear better to paypal but it seems like they still hassle you for home address, SSN.
How about establishing a DBA in a pseudo name (desmond tutu) and use this new "id" to create a stealth account. Get a UPS box, use that as home addy, cross your fingers that that "apartment" hasn't been on paypal's bad side before and fly real low under their radar so you don't get the dreaded SSN question. Repeat as necessary.
I'm still new to this so veterans, please correct me if I'm wrong.
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