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Q: What are the main activities of e-commerce sites?

They are platforms that enable online shoppers to buy and sell products from online stores safely. In addition, it helps in gathering demographic data from various channels and improves customer service.

Q: Why is ecommerce needed for any business?

The popularity of e-commerce can be attributed to the fact that it offers a variety of options to businesses, from marketing to expanding their product offerings. A well-designed and optimised e-store will enable you to set goals and achieve them easily and offer round-the-clock customer service.

Q: What are the important things that can turn browsers into buyers?

Create your site, so it's more sales-focused than marketing-focused. Instead of hiding your products behind lots of marketing copy, let your visitors see them immediately. Put the terms and conditions on a page, so it looks professional. Describe your return policies, security, encryption methods, and payment options.

Q: What are the security risks that are involved with ecommerce sites?

Ecommerce website owners should always keep the three dimensions of security in mind: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Business owners should devise a good security strategy. Encrypt any data transactions to prevent hackers from getting in.

Q: Is e-commerce business Profitable?

As e-commerce has extremely low set-up costs and management costs, it is very easy to make an e-commerce business profitable. All you need are good products and a great business plan.

Q: What can be sold online?

When you sell your products or services online, you have the possibility of reaching a wide range of customers.

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Here’s What You’ll Need

There is a lot of preparation involved in starting an e-commerce business. Prepare the following documents before you start your e-commerce

Business bank account
Business PAN card
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Association
Articles of Association
Identity Proof
Address Proof
Website Terms of Use
Website Privacy Policy

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FAQ's

What are the main activities of e-commerce sites?

Why is ecommerce needed for any business?

What are the important things that can turn browsers into buyers?

What are the security risks that are involved with ecommerce sites?

Is e-commerce business Profitable?

What can be sold online?

Overview Start an E-commerce Business

The e-commerce business is growing. Shopping online is more convenient than going to physical stores. E-commerce sales are up because of online shopping. Several people have expressed interest in starting an e-commerce business. There are many steps and hard work involved in starting an e-commerce business. Building an e-commerce business requires several decisions.

Benefits Start an E-commerce Business

Low costs:

Speed & Flexibility:

Faster Buying Process:

Product Catalogue:

Wider Customer Base:

Customer Data Insights:

Scalability:

Reviews & Ratings:

Increased Profit Margin:

Targeted Marketing:

Checklist Start an E-commerce Business

Sole proprietorship (no limitation of liability)

One-person company

Limited liability partnership (LLP)

Private limited company

Process Start and E- Commerce Business

Step 1: Documentation
Get your documents altogether and submit to our Zolvit expert.
Step 2: Filing
Understanding your requirement the service would be file and the process would be briefed step by step.
Step 3: Deliverable
Once your registration and service is completed you shall get your copy online as well offline as per the requirement.

Types of E-commerce model

Building and establishing your e-commerce business begins with research. You need to research and choose the business model that best fits your e-commerce business.

Business structures include:

B2C (Business-to-Consumer)

B2B (Business-to-Business)

C2B (Consumer-to-Business)

C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer)

D2C (Direct-to-consumer).

Business Registration

Choosing a business model is the first step in making the Entrepreneur's dreams a reality. As most banks in India are reluctant to lend money to e-commerce startups, most e-commerce businesses require lots of equity capital to start and operate. A private limited company is the best way to start an e-commerce business since it provides a few benefits, such as

limited liability protection

transferability

ability to have equity partners or investors

being a separate legal entity.

Private limited companies can be formed with an authorised capital of ₹1 lakh and then increased as more investments are made in the form of private equity or bank loans.

Starting an e-commerce business as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or One Person Company (OPC) is not recommended

In LLPs and OPCs, equity investment is not allowed in the business. Ecommerce businesses are best started as private limited companies.

Opening a Bank Account

An e-commerce business needs a bank account after it has been registered as a business entity. It is very easy to open a bank account in the name of a Private Limited Company.

To open a bank account, an entrepreneur can present :

A Copy of their PAN card

Memorandum of Association

Articles of Association

Certificate of Incorporation of their company to any bank.

Licenses Are Needed to Start an E-commerce Business in India

To be a legal and valid company, you'll still need the right licenses and permits, even if your business is mostly online. After incorporating your e-commerce business, you should apply for GST registration so you can file your tax returns annually. Your business will also need a Shops and Establishment Licence to set up a Payment Gateway. You will need a valid license from the government and a PAN card to set up a payment portal through which your customers can pay for the products they purchase.

Tax Registration

It's essential to get a PAN card for the business and open a bank account before you can register for taxes. If the business sells goods or products in India, it needs VAT / TIN registration from the state sales tax department. Getting a service tax registration is necessary if the business provides services online.

To complete the seller registration process, VAT / TIN Registration must be obtained if the business plans to sell online through marketplaces.After obtaining TIN registration, a copy of the PAN card, Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, and cancelled check can be submitted to start selling online on marketplaces. The business may be required to set up a payment gateway if it plans to sell goods or services online through its own website.

Payment Gateway for Ecommerce Business

Credit cards, debit cards, net banking, and cash cards can be processed through an online payment gateway. Payment gateway providers require these documents for e-commerce websites:

Bank account in the name of the business

PAN Card of the business

Certificate of Incorporation

Memorandum of Association

Articles of Association

Identity Proof

Address Proof

Website Terms of Use

Website Privacy Policy

The e-commerce business will be provided with an online payment gateway once the above documents are submitted.

Here are some Indian payment gateway providers:

CC Avenue

PayU

EBS

DirecPay

How to Incorporate an E-commerce Business

To incorporate your e-commerce business, you'll need a Memorandum and Articles of Association, a Director Identification Number, and a PAN. When you have all these things, you can register a unique name for your company and then register with the ROC. It's easy with Zolvit by your side.