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Should I open a second Square for a 2nd home based business?

rmlyonsfamily — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:08:23 GMT

I have had a square account for almost 2 years for one home based business. Two months ago I started a second home based business. I have been using the one account for both. For next year, Jan 1 on, should I have 2 separate Square accounts/Square cards?

Re: Should I open a second Square for a 2nd home based business?

JustinC — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:24:17 GMT

Great question @rmlyonsfamily!

You don't necessarily have to, but I would just to separate both businesses.

Alternatively, sellers create multiple locations under the same account to differentiate businesses but you won't be able to order multiple Square Cards under the same account. Activating a new account will allow you to do that.

Re: Should I open a second Square for a 2nd home based business?

pessosices — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:12:06 GMT

@rmlyonsfamily

I'd definitely recommend reaching out to an accountant/tax-professional to see what they say about how separate they should be

Re: Should I open a second Square for a 2nd home based business?

JustinC — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:43:28 GMT

Thanks for the add @pessosices - consulting with a tax professional should always be top of mind too 🙂