[Asterisk-biz] Voip startup regulations question

[Cirelle Enterprises]

Trevor G. Hammonds wrote:
> CSB wrote on Tuesday, 30 August 2005 12:02 PM:
> 
> 
>>Guys, trying to open up a small voip company and sell calling cards,
>>IP phone systems and dialup network solutions. 
>>I called SBA and they said I do not need special permits in
>>California, just a city permit to operate. 
>>But I am not sure if they understood my question.
>>Plus, I am trying to figure out if I need to apply for permits on
>>other states to sell calling card, voip services and dialup services.
>>Please give me some clues to go after on this task. I guess I may end
>>up going to a Telecom Lawyer at the end.  
>>
>>Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> You most definitely do need a business license from the city or cities in
> which you normally do business.  If you are not going to operate under your
> own legal name, you will either need to file a DBA or form a legal entity of
> some sort (corporation is most likely what you need).  You will also need
> approval from the CPUC to sell prepaid calling cards within the state of
> California.  If you are physically selling prepaid cards within other
> states, you will need to check with their PUC, PSC, or other regulatory
> body.  
> 
> If you plan on offering dialtone, be prepared to deploy an E-911 solution
> for your customers.  
> 

you will only need a business license in the state you are physically doing
business in.  You do not need to have one in any state you sell to provided
you do not have a physical presence.  This goes for sales tax as well.

this is the current status and may change if the feds let the governors
have their way.

HTH

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Greg Cirino

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