| Two Basic Steps in Becoming a Koi Stop Dealer | Becoming a Koi Stop dealer is open to anyone over the age of 18 and lives in the United States (USA). You do not have to own a company or have a home-based business. Step One: You will need a Federal Tax ID Number or An Employer Identification Number (EIN). If you already have one, great! Go to step two (below). Q: How do I go about getting a Federal Tax ID or an Employer ID Number (EIN)? A: A Federal Tax ID Number is the same as an Employer ID Number (EIN). Go to the official IRS website. This page will have access to more in-depth information. Click on the link to the online application. Once the application is complete, submit it. It will be immediately processed and you will be assigned a number. That number is your Federal Tax ID or EIN. Note: Beware! There are many scam artists out there who will get a tax ID number or EIN for you- at a price! A Federal Tax ID Number or EIN is free! Totally free from the IRS! Q: Now, why should I get a Federal Tax ID or EIN? A: If you really intend on taking your business to the next level getting this number is a must. The majority of true legitimate wholesalers will not issue you access to their supplies or products without you establishing yourself as an entity authorized to resale. Also, most banks will not allow you to open a business account without a Federal Tax ID or EIN. Note: If you really don’t want to get a Federal Tax ID or EIN you don’t have to but you’re going to have to provide us with your social security number. However you should never give out or use your social security number (security reasons; identity thief being # 1) but it is your choice. Step Two: Fill out the Dealer Registration Form. That’s it! Now fax your business license and reseller license/permit* (if you have one) to 1-559-297-4983. Once we received your info, please give us a 24 hour-turn-around-time to activate your login. If there is any questions or delay, we'll contact you. *In order to be exempt from sales tax we need to have your business license and reseller permit on file. See our Koi Online Business for more info on reseller license or seller permit. ************************* We cannot stress enough that you do not have to have a website (e-commerce site) to sell our products and koi fish. Remember when you login as a dealer, you have access to all our wholesale prices (products and koi fish). You are welcome to use word of mouth to let your families, co-workers, colleagues, friends and people in your circle know about our products and koi fish. - We have a beautiful colored product catalog that you can download and send via email or print and give to your potential customers.
- You are welcome to print or save and email our koi fish (image) to potential customers.
Once customers buy from you, come back to our site, login as a dealer and purchase the products or koi fish. We will drop-ship the products or koi fish to your customers. Note: Remember to charge your customers for shipping. We are here to work with you, to make you successful so if you have any questions or is confused about anything contact us. | 
