How can i verify by visa? Im an international student?
If you applied for a VISA debit card without social security number earlier, now you need to re-apply again using social security # or INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. This number is issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to those who need Social Security Number, but are not eligible to apply and obtain it under the law. Go to http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96287,00.html for more information. You may also want to visit the website of Social Security Administration to read more about SSN for international students: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10181.html. Once you have either SSN or ITIN, go to www.visa.com and register for Verified by Visa directly from their website. You may also want to contact you card issuer directly and see if there is anything else that can be done.
How can I buy clothes when they don't ship internationally?
I want to buy clothes from ralphlauren.com, the official site, but I just found out that they don't ship internationally. How can I still buy them without having to pay double as much as the clothes themself? And please don't suggest jetcarrier, as it is expensive. I do not want to deal with extra taxes and stuff. From Norway btw
Do international shoppers from non-US countries have to pay US tax when shopping online?
Hello dearWhen you buy online on US shopping websites, it is considered to be an export from US… No duty is charged in US... Your home country may charge import duty for items purchased from other countries…Also, you can freely import up to a certain threshold amount for each purchase.As per Indian Customs, the limit is INR 5000/- including freight and insurance… above this limit you need to pay customs duty at applicable rate for your product.To know more, kindly visit our fb page: KSJ eCom ConsultantsYou can post your query and we shall try to answer it.RegardsKamal Jain
Can I register an LLC in any state for an online store or do I need to register it in the state I live in?
You can choose any state that you’d like to form your LLC in. There are some things that you should keep in mind for this:You’re going to need a registered agent in that state. A registered agent is someone who can accept legal service on behalf of your LLC. If you’re registering your LLC in another state, you’d likely have to pay someone to act as your registered agent. Some of the third parties that form LLCs for people may act as registered agents for an extra fee, but keep in mind that they may or may not get legal documents to you on time if needed.- Some states are more business friendly than others. If you’re going to form your LLC in another state (outside of where you live), make sure that you know the laws.- Think about the need to register the business in another state as a foreign corporation. I have two thoughts here. Thought #1 – You mentioned that you’re getting into reselling / dropshipping that will have customers in several states. You may need to register your business in each state as a foreign corporation. This is an additional expense. In every state that you register your business in as a foreign corporation, you’ll pay an extra fee. Thought #2 – If you register your LLC in a state where you do not live and you’re running the business out of your home or an office / warehouse in your state, then you must register your business in your own state as a foreign corporation. All of this registering may complicate your taxes. If you’re doing business internationally, you could be subject to more business registration fees, fees for customs, import fees, and possibly export fees (depending on what you’re sending overseas and where it is going).To determine which state would offer you the most benefits, consider talking to an attorney through LawTrades. We are a legal marketplace and we’ve helped thousands of people start their businesses. As experienced lawyers, we understand the considerations involved when it comes to forming an LLC. We want to help and that’s why LawTrades provides advice and help forming business entities affordably and efficiently.
Where does the online rement store modes4u ship from?
I am a big fan of modes4u. They ship from Hong Kong at cheap shipping cost and offer free international shipping for purchase over $78. It usually takes 5-15 business days for shipping, but you can always expect to get your stuff earlier. Everything is very well packed and the rement is packed in another carton box to protect from deforming! Modes4u is the best kawaii online store, I highly recommend!
How are "virtual" international internet-based service businesses taxed?
If you own a single owner LLC then unless you file an election to be taxed as a corporation, the tax authorities look through the LLC to you. The LLC is what is known as a disregarded entity for tax purposes. What that means is your income primarily is taxable based not on the LLC's physical presence, but based on your own individual physical presence.As a general rule for personal services, which would include building custom websites or software, you pay tax where you are physically located while doing the work. This can be complicated for a digital nomad, because different countries and different states within the US have different rules about how long you can be in one place before you are considered a tax resident. The time might vary from 1 day to 1 year.Assuming you are a US citizen traveling outside the US, then you also have to consider immigration and visa laws as well as potential tax treaties. As a US citizen, all of your income is reportable in the US, but may not all be taxable. There are provisions such as the foreign earned income exclusion, foreign tax credit and tax treaty provisions, that may work to reduce your US tax liability. The downside is you may have obligations to report and pay tax in some of the foreign countries where you worked during the year. Also as a US citizen, if you are traveling on any type of work visa, then in most countries you will be considered a tax resident of that country the first day you arrive. If you are traveling on a tourist visa, then technically you are not allowed to work while you are in the country, which could open a complete other set of problems for you.Within the US, some states assess taxes based on what is known as economic nexus. You mention California which is one state with such tax laws. Basically what economic nexus means is if enough of your business comes from California customers, then California requires you to report and pay taxes in California. The LLC being formed in Wyoming means, you are always subject to Wyoming taxes. Given that there is no state income tax in Wyoming, all that really means is franchise tax for the LLC. Unfortunately there are way too many variables for a one size fits all answer, so you probably need to have a discussion with a tax professional to consider your specific facts.