Online shop legal issue ?

Hi !

its been a great experience working with open-cart that Daniel had programmed, easy to modify the template and to work with! its a totally awesome shopping cart tool.

however, I have a question, me and my friend planning to open an online shop , but we are not so sure of weather if we need to have license to run the online shop ?

Is setting up an online shop at home consider as setting up a small business ?
My current location is new zealand.

Im not so sure if I can go ahead and open up the online shop just like that or do I need any addition licensing or permit especially in new zealand ?

please advices !

THanks !!

I suggest you apply for business permit in your area. so you can able to do business with government and company that need official receipt.