What to do or where to go to get all forms etc for an online website?

I need advice on my website being a company?

[MzJazz]

I have a few questions regarding starting an online business.
1. What licenses do I need for an online website that offers a service not a tangible item?
2. Does anyone know what California regulations are to run and adult service out of my home?
3. Where would I find 1099 forms when I begin hiring independent contractors?
4. Does anyone know where I would go to get a liscense or forms?
I am very new at this. I have a few sites up already though but now its time to hire and get all forms into place and just not sure where to begin. So any advice will be appreciated. Thanksk for everyones time. MzJazz

[LifeinAsia]

1) Every location is different. You should check with your accountant and/or lawyer for the specifics about your location/industry. Things may also depend on what type of business entity you are.
2) "adult" as in porn?
3) www.irs.gov is your friend for all things/forms tax-related.
4) Combine this with #1.

[MzJazz]

Thanks for the advice. I do appreciate it and no its not adult porn it is erotic adult conversations. I just need to find out the legalities and regulations in my local area then. I will call my lawyer today. Thanks for the info on getting formd yoo. Yhis should help. Thanks again!

[andye]

MzJazz, I'm not in the US so I don't know for sure, but maybe your local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau would be a good place to go with this kind of question?

Hope that helps, a.