How to Start an eBay Business with PayPal

1. Sign up for a seller's account at eBay.com. Visit the eBay homepage and click 'Register' at the top of the page. Fill out the required fields on the registration page, including your name, address, phone number and new password, and click 'Continue' at the bottom of the page.
2. Become an eBay seller. Log in to your new account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the homepage and entering your username and password. Click the 'Sell' link on the eBay navigation bar and select the button that reads 'Start Selling.' The site will prompt you to enter additional information to activate seller privileges. You will need to enter a valid credit card number. Click 'Continue' when you finish.
3. Visit Paypal.com and click 'Sign Up' at the top of the page. PayPal will ask you to choose a 'Personal,' 'Premier' or 'Business' account. Select 'Premier' if you plan to use your own name as the name of your eBay business, or select 'Business' if you plan to use an official business name. Fill out the required fields on the registration page and click the link that reads 'Agree and Create Account.'
4. Link your PayPal account to your eBay account. Log into your eBay account and click 'My eBay' on the navigation bar. Click the 'Account' tab that appears near the top of the page, directly beneath your username, and select the 'PayPal Account' link on the left side of the page. Click the 'Link to My PayPal Account' button and enter your information.
5. Acquire a resale license or sales ID, sometimes called a seller permit. If you plan to sell on eBay as a business, most states require this certification, which allows you to collect sales and use tax from customers. To apply for a resale license, contact the department that handles taxes in your state. For instance, Florida residents would contact the Department of Revenue, California residents would contact the Board of Equalization, and New York residents would contact the Department of Taxation and Finance.
6. Begin selling on eBay. Log in to your eBay account and click the 'Sell' link to begin listing your items.