Business License needed or Not?

[brijeesh]

I have searched high and low all over the internet and cannot find a definitive answer to my question. It is my hopes that some of you more knowledgeable individuals will have an idea. Here is my situation.

I am an affiliate marketer and promote products and services of others for commissions(such as clickbank, cj.com, etc...). I work out of my home and as an affiliate marketer I do not have nor store any product or have business traffic in my home. All my activities are done online. Do I need a business license as an affiliate marketer?

I started marketing a couple years back and have just been claiming all my income under my own name. I just recently went to the bank and the loan officer is unsure if I need a license or not. I always thought it was not necessary for this type of business. Anyone have any experience with this or any insight into some online resources I could examine which would address my question? It would be greatly Appreciated!

It would probably be a good idea to let you know that I am located in Alberta, Canada.

[ravon]

It really depends on your situation. You don't need to register your business if you are a sole proprietor and

using your legal name. For example "John Smith" instead of "Techie's Affiliate Marketing".

If you are charging and collecting provincial taxes you will need business license. If you use expemtions you still need to register. For example, in my business all my customers are PST exempt but I still need a rovincial business license and have to file a quarterly statement in order for me to be exempt when buying goods for resale. This is what my Master Business License is for.
I would suggest you check with your province. I can't speak for the others but Ontario has a good website with

all the information you need.