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Can an international student run an on-line business?

Smile19

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Apr 9, 2022
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I got accepted to Columbia College for September this year. I haven't sent my study permit yet because I'm trying to arrange for custodianship since I'm 18. Anyway I just started making money out of a hobby selling my hand made crafts and hair accessories in my home town. People really like them and I'm planning on putting up a website where I can sell my crafts on-line. I really enjoy what I do and I love having my pieces out there. When I go to Canada this September, will I be able to continue with this small business? Is it considered 'work'?
 

Smile19

Newbie
Apr 9, 2022
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I have the same query.But I just want to ask can we sell these handmade products under etsy or shopify app??
And i am having a student work permit. Will it be considered legal to work under these apps.?
 

DesiPikachu

Hero Member
Jan 13, 2021
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I have the same query.But I just want to ask can we sell these handmade products under etsy or shopify app??
And i am having a student work permit. Will it be considered legal to work under these apps.?
Self employment is legal. Selling on etsy is no different from doing UberEats. As long as you don't work for more than 20 hours/wk during school, it's legal.