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DBA, LLC....multiple accounts?
 

Hello everyone, I am looking into multiple methods of getting back on ebay...

As for my stealth account project, I have just gotten started but the heaviest lifting is done, which was taking all new pictures and assigning item numbers to my over 1000 products.

I have started using Firefox with it set to clear my cookies on each restart and I have successfully changed my IP.

The next part that I am stuck is on the DBA name, my next step is to go to the UPS store and get a mailbox.

The problem is I would need a DBA name first so that I can actually retrieve the mail correct? Would I need to register a new DBA and get a new mail box for each and every account I open? Also how involved is it to obtain a DBA, how long does it normally take, I want to get back to selling as soon as possible.

I would appreciate any help or insight, if someone could tell me their method with creating a new name I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you,
Frank

HI, Francis:
What I do.. I create a very Generic LLC, in my State--I file it myself, use a cc, fax the signature part in, ask for rapid /expedited service..

IT MUST BE GENERIC--i.e. Linda's Creative + Antique Things, LLC

Now- I can create many ebay accts, and accept all the money orders, for each acct,
I can use that name and take in money orders for deposit for:
a.) Lindas things
b.) Lindas Antiques
c.) Lindas Collectibles
d.) Lindas things
e.) L- INda INc
f.) LIN-DA + Company
You see what i mean--I ve done it with 1 single llc, and used it for over 19 accts so far--

BTW=- You OPEN 1 or 2 Main Bank accts, and Savings accts- get a debit card while youre there..
*** DO YOU NEED TO USE YOUR REAL ID TO OPEN THE BANK ACCT? YES--
PATRIOT ACT REQUIRES THIS>.

BUT.. I can go to Mellon Bank, OPen up Lindas Collectibles + Antiques- get 2 accts
I can then go to PNC Bank, open same,
I can go to Wachovia Bank, do the same..

DO YOU SEE??

Thank you for the reply ebayhateluv, that helps clear a lot of things with the DBA/LLC aspect. Could you give me an idea of how long it takes to set up an llc? Also I still have the issue of the address, which is why I would need to get a UPS store mailbox, could you perhaps let me know how you deal with this?

Thanks again,
Frank

Open your LLC in Delaware and you can avoid state taxes. Google Delaware corporation. You can get one started for about 300 dollars.

I believe I just solved my problem, the UPS store allowed to open a mailbox under my DBA name......but I don't have a DBA or LLC!

This eliminates the need for a DBA/LLC doesn't it? Because ebay or paypal never see the name on my bank account correct?

Frank

HI: I can do one, fill in the blanks --go to your states Corporate Charter Div website-fill in the blanks, print it out-fax in , and 24-48 hrs later--its done, about $125...
FYI--Yearly corp taxes are $200-$300 for my LLCs..

Ummm what's the point of a mailbox under a ⊗⊗⊗⊗ name? Mail to any name addressed to a box # goes to the box #. Don't you get mail from people you used to own the box?

a DBA/LLC is for depositing checks under that name.

the IRS allows a one time DBA for free under your ss#. no need to be incorporated either. it's free too. i guess it would work for what ebayhateluv said. get a generic DBA, and then you can make slight adjustments on it for bank accounts, paypal accounts, and ebay accounts.

Twdell: Correct, thats an EIN.. or sometimes a TIN..
EIN ,Employer Tax Identification Number, issued as requested for Corps

yes, i guess i should have mentioned what it was called.

When you sign up to ebay using a business name, dont u need to give ebay the persons name of who is using the account e.g. in the picture http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5...5328gn7.th.png

So what names are you guys using, ⊗⊗⊗⊗ or real name.