Applying for a business license?
As Rover advises, I checked with my state laws regarding working as an independent contractor (which all of us sitters on Rover are classified as) and needing a business license. I found out that in my city (Seattle) independent contractors are indeed required to have a business license and need to check with their property's zoning laws. For instance, laws about how many animals can stay at a residence at the same time, etc. I got approval regarding my home being zoned for a small business and applied for a business license which is awaiting review. I'm wondering if anyone else has been through this process and, if so, is there any reason the state would deny a business license if all the zoning conditions are adhered to? How do taxes differ? I'm gathering as much info as I can via the internet but would love some anecdotal info since I learn better from that. Thanks!