Guidance Needed on eBay Business Ownership While on Work Visa | Member To Member Support

cartifyx · 2026-01-21T11:55:27.121000Z

I hope you’re doing well. I’m seeking professional advice. Over the past three months, I have been actively working on and growing an eBay account from scratch. I recently became aware that running this type of online business independently may not be permitted under the conditions of my work visa. I want to make sure I remain fully compliant with all immigration and legal requirements.I’ve invested significant time and effort into building this account and would like to explore whether there is a lawful way to continue without violating any rules. One option I am considering is transferring the eBay account to a properly registered company, which would become the legal owner of the account. Under this structure, I would potentially hold a small share in the company and continue working on the business in a permitted capacity.Could you please advise:Whether transferring the eBay account to a registered company is legally acceptable under my visa conditionsWhether holding a minority share and working for the company would still comply with immigration regulationsIf there are any risks or better alternatives, I should considerI want to proceed carefully and correctly, and I would appreciate your guidance on the best course of action.Thank you for your time and support.

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