Jen0305 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 HELLO ALL!!!!!!!! I am new to this site...still trying to figure things out and where to post different things at....and wanted to know if someone can help with a few questions please..... 1.) I live in PA and wanted to sell my candles...what are the "rules" or the law on this? or a website I can look at for this info.??2.) when you sell at craft shows etc... do you charge any sales tax?3.) also, anyone in PA...is there an insurance co. that you use to protect your business??? ....I am having a hard time finding a company that will insure a "home-based candle business" I would really be grateful if someone can shed a little bit of light on this...... Thank You sooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!- Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBoo Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 You can go on the PA State Department website. There you can search to see if the name you want to use (other than your own) has been taken. If not, and you want to register it, you can do it online. ALso, you can apply for your sales and use tax online through that site. As far as insurance, I don't know anything about that. If nothing else, also register as an LLC (that used to cost around $100) This protects your individual assets from those for the business. LLC allows you to act as a sole proprietor but you are protected like a corporation. Don't get swindled from websites offering to do everything for you. If you can figure out how to wick a friggin candle, you can figure out the paperwork!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen0305 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 willow boo....Thank you so much for the info. and the reply, I will look up that website...Thank you again!!!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hello! I wanted to recommend insurance through the Ohio Arts and Crafts Guild. It is through Benchmark insurance and they cover PA residents also. It is pretty cheap and covers your liability and insures you products. Do a search for Benchmark Insurance and you will find it. Also you will charge sales tax at craft shows, so make sure to get that sales tax license and register your business name with the Dept of State as mentioned in the previous post...and then you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen0305 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 JennyJo- THANK YOU!! for the information...I found the website and just placed an application....hope they are taking new clients..lol -Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptooth Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Great info for me as well. I'm only very small scale right now and have been for the past 10 yrs. (work in progress hee hee:rolleyes2 ) but will keep in mind for future reference. Anyway, where are you in PA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missymssy Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I know this is an OLD post, but maybe someone will still see it Are there local sales permits or anything you have to apply for in your town as well? Or just the stuff mentioned previously and insurance. I'm also in PA, but I thought if it was zoned "residental only" where you live, making candles is considered manufacturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 zonign can be tricky. if you are doing it as a hobby its ok, once you start getting in frequent shipments is when somone may say something. Most likely you cant put up a sign either. I have had to go to 2 zone hearings and put up some money even though im in a commercail area. Check with ur local zoning officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBoo Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 All townships and boroughs have different regulations. Apply a common sense rule and usually it is somewhat close. If you are just making candles in your basement or kitchen and selling them at craft shows or on consignment, who the heck's business is it anyways?It's still a free country...unless Obama has his way completely!No one can tell you can't do that. If you're considering operating a retail spot from home and your town has regulations regarding that -then that is something all together different as would a big production facility. If you're ready to rent or build a facility to manufacture candles, then you definately need to call an attorney to set up what you need to do. Sorry guys, but half of these township polictians are idiots and don't comprehend simple english. And, it would be a very sad world if all of a sudden UPS wasn't allowed to deliver to your door.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I agree with PP. Here in my little rural township, they basically could care less what I do. I called to see if I needed a permit or anything or permission to put up a business sign...I was told I don't need any permits and good luck on my business venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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