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how can i get a wholesaler id number?
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small businesses are often governed by local regulations and state law. in a low liability small quantity arena, you should be able to get away with a dba (doing business as) arrangement, such as dba "jay's gem's". a small business license may come with a state tax id and satisfy your supplier, but a federal ein can be obtained from the irs, and may be necessary to apply for the business license. it wouldn't hurt to talk to the local chamber of commerce or state small business agencies if you have questions about local requirements.
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