I've come up with a few questions that currently I have not found answers for...and I figure with the great resources we have on this site someone may be able to help me out.

As far as legalities go, what steps or measures do I have to take to start an eCommerce business in my home?

I've checked in to local permit requirements, and there aren't any that I can find that I will need. But as far as business licenses, do I need one since it will not be a retail location? Do I need a license in order to receive a tax ID number? The business will be a partnership, so will I need to register as a Limited Liability Partnership? Do I need to register the business name so no one can knock off our business?

All of the distributors that I've seen require a business ID number in order to make transactions with them for livestock/goods. So I assumed that I would need a license for the business, as well as the tax ID number?

Is there anyone that can aim me to an agency or site that can run me through the regulations and recommendations of an E-Commerce site? Otherwise those that have setup an online business I would love it if you could run me through what I definitely need to do to start up.

Thanks

Jason
jasonknudson2@msn.com