In the United States, legitimate drop shippers won’t work with you unless you have a legal business established and have an EIN, or an Employer Identification Number. You can think of an EIN number as a social security number for your business. Depending on if your state charges sales tax, you’ll also need a sales tax ID from your state.
In the U.S., creating a legal business structure isn’t nearly as complicate as you think, and can often be done in an hour or two on your State Dept. of Commerce website, or a site like Legal Zoom. Often, incorporating your business will cost less than $200. Once you have an official company established with your state, requesting an EIN number from the IRS is an easy process.
However, it’s very important that you spend the time to properly research which corporate structure is best for you. You will want to research this extensively, and if your’e unsure, we recommend consulting with a professional such as an attorney or accountant.
