DBA, LLC....multiple accounts?

[FrancisK]

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

[ebayhateluv]

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??

[FrancisK]

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

[rond100]

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

[FrancisK]

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

[ebayhateluv]

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..

[Jonas]

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.

[twdell]

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.

[ebayhateluv]

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

[twdell]

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

[Superpak]

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

[Superpak]

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