Registration path
See the likely order for setup steps tied to the platform and state you chose.
Start here
Pick a platform and state. Open one clear guide.
Choose the route once and get the short answer, official links, and local checks without bouncing through extra layers first.
Short answer first. Official links. Local checks.
One clear guide firstPlatform + state in one placeBackup starts below the fold
Popular launch starts
Open a popular route faster.
Use these shortcuts if you already know the platform and state you want.
Marketplace Amazon in New York Fast path for a marketplace seller who already knows the route. Open example Handmade Etsy in California Creator route with a distinct tone and a familiar state. Open example Storefront Shopify in Texas Good for users who already want the owned-store path. Open example Delivery DoorDash in Florida Keeps gig work visually distinct from product selling. Open example Hosting Airbnb in Arizona Shows hosting as a different operating model at a glance. Open example
What the guide covers
See what the guide helps you do.
Each guide gives the short answer first, then the official links and local follow-up that still matter.
Tax and permit checks
Get the first-pass state tax path before local or product-specific follow-up.
Official links and local checks
Open the agency pages directly and see what still needs local verification.
Backup starts
Use these alternate ways to start.
Choose one of these if you want to browse first or you have not settled on the exact route yet.
Platform-first backup path Browse platforms Use this when the platform is settled but the state is not. Open platform hub State-first backup path Browse states Use this when the state is settled but the platform is not. Open state hub Trust-first backup path Official sources Use this when you want the agency links first and the explanation second. Open official sources