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    Sheriff1776 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 18, 2009, 09:04 PM
    Establishing a sole preprietorship as an resident alien
    Hi all,

    My question is: Can I, as an resident alien with F1 student Visa, establish a sole proprietorship to export electronics from the USA?

    If I can,

    What forms should I fill out?

    Where could I get the required forms and to which department should I apply for establishing this kind of business entity.

    If you supplied me with required general information about that, I would be much appreciated.

    Thank you in advance.
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    Sep 19, 2009, 05:54 AM
    Hello S:

    I don't know about your tax status, so I don't know if you LEGALLY can work in the US.. But, a sole proprietorship is nothing more than an individual. There's no forms to fill out, and there's no permission you need to get... You just DECLARE that you are a business, and you are. You can put any name on your letterheads and your checks as you choose.

    Your declaration to the government comes when you fill out a schedule C on your tax return. That's it.

    excon
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    Sep 19, 2009, 11:43 AM

    Thanks, Excon,

    I am a Graduate student and I have got social security number and next year I am going to begin to pay my taxes as I am also working as a GA (Graduate Assistant). Still, I am on a
    F1 student visa as a resident alien.

    Maybe this information helps you to let me know if I can establish a sole proprietorship and do business.

    Thank you.
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    Sep 19, 2009, 11:46 AM
    Hello again, S:

    I know nothing about immigration laws. I only know business stuff.

    excon

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