Hello, I just wanted to clarify a couple things. Some people tell me I don't need to get a license or register a business name for this, but others tell me I do.

If I create a website (i won't be selling any tangible goods/services) and make revenue from it based on advertisement or some type of listing service on the site, am I required to get a local license and register my business with the gov't.

If the answer is yes, then what happens when I create many more websites with different domain names targeting different markets/industries but get the same type of revenue stream from these sites. Would I have to get a local license for each of my websites, along with registering each business/domain name with the gov't too? That would be a hassle and costly I would think.

Any info is appreciated. Thanks.