ecommerce sites without Amazon

[SteveMax]

I'm just getting started with IMeye, and I live in Colorado (which is great, except for ecommerce!)

Colorado made national news this spring by passing an internet sales tax law.  Amazon decided to take a stand against this new law, and promptly ended their relationship with all CO affiliates and sellers of Amazon products.  No exceptions.

So, I cannot sell Amazon products with IMeye. 

My question is, how are you doing with other ecommerce product sellers?   Steve, I think you've stated that your team is building ~1000 sites this year.  Any advice based on your, and everyone's experience outside Amazon is appreciated.

Thanks

Steve M

[Steven Clayton]

well..first of all..there's a way around that whole issue...

simply have your company incorporated or registered in DE or NV

Then you're not a Colorado affiliate...you're a DE or NV company and you won't trigger the nexus laws

[SteveMax]

Well, I like that, of course.   

Any comments about other ecommerce sources you work with?

Thanks

[Steven Clayton]

tons of them in commission junction, but of course..when I think ecommerce..I think niche blueprint model...which is where I work with dropshippers etc.

[JimS]

Steve,

With regard to amazon, I also live in NC. In process of setting up some affiliate sites which aren't ecommerce. Do you still recommend registration in another state that doesn't have the NC tax restrictions?

[aarbour]

well..first of all..there's a way around that whole issue...

simply have your company incorporated or registered in DE or NV

Then you're not a Colorado affiliate...you're a DE or NV company and you won't trigger the nexus laws

To incorporate in DE or NV, (legitimately) would you not need a Bank Account, Physical Address (not PO box) and Phone # there?

Also , another question and perhaps I am misinformed but here in Texas I noticed a "Foreign Corporation" Registration. It is a license for any business that wants to do business in Texas that is not registered in Texas. Would you not need this? I think it is just a way to make money but... I am just curious.

[Emily]

To incorporate in another state, you usually just hire a registered agent there.  It could be an attorney or another service provider.  Usually costs $100-$200/year.