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Do I need to register a business name to open an ETSY shop in Ontario, Canada?

• I knit stuff, and am considering selling these knitted goods on Etsy. In order to open a shop on Etsy, do I have to register my intended shop name as an actual business with the appropriate government office? For example, let's say I want to call my Etsy shop "I Want Petunias". Does that mean I must register "I Want Petunias" as a business name? More details: If I were to sell stuff on Etsy, it would only be occasionally, so no, I don't plan on making a living off of this -- estimated annual revenue would be less than $1000 (and that's being generous). I also don't plan on collecting tax, though I would charge appropriate shipping fees. Also, as I plan on selling from Ontario, Canada, I'd appreciate if you give answers that apply ONLY to CANADIAN or ONTARIO business laws. As interesting as how things work in the States is, I'd rather be safe than, well, interested. =) References, if possible, would be super grand. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies!

• Answer:

  no why take the time to do Etsy when your time could earn you $ with a retail consignment set up with another retailer