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Selling products online

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  • 14-04-2015 7:34pm
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    ciangk
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    Hey,

    Interested in setting up a store online selling some products.

    Can anybody tell me do I need to register as a business and does this involve paying tax? Can I do this outside my job without registering etc...

    Thanks


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    jimmii
    Registered Users Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/types_of_employment/self_employment/setting_up_a_business_in_ireland.html

    Lots of info there. It will probably be worth your while doing a start your own business course at your local enterprise office. You will need to register a business name and may need to register for vat depending on turnover.


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    ciangk
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭ciangk


    jimmii wrote: »

    Lots of info there. It will probably be worth your while doing a start your own business course at your local enterprise office. You will need to register a business name and may need to register for vat depending on turnover.

    Thanks for this!


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    Gareth Sherry
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Gareth Sherry


    yes you can just start selling without registering as a business.

    However you need to record your income and file in a self assessed tax return at the year end filing date.

    Any accountant could help you with this.

    You also need to consider VAT implications. If you end up selling over €75k per year you would need to register for VAT.

    I would not recommend setting up a company until you know it's going to work and are doing worthwhile sales.


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    ciangk
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭ciangk


    Gareth Sherry wrote: »
    yes you can just start selling without registering as a business.

    However you need to record your income and file in a self assessed tax return at the year end filing date.

    Any accountant could help you with this.

    You also need to consider VAT implications. If you end up selling over €75k per year you would need to register for VAT.

    I would not recommend setting up a company until you know it's going to work and are doing worthwhile sales.

    This is perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Gareth!


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