What's a Resellers Permit?

Reseller permits are free for businesses that make wholesale purchases, including qualified repair businesses. The permits allow businesses to purchase items or services for resale without paying sales tax.

What does a reseller permit do?

A reseller license certifies you don't have to pay sales tax when buying products on a wholesale basis for the purpose of reselling them to customers. In some states, a reseller license might alternately be called a reseller permit, resale license, resale certificate, sales tax permit, or some other term.

How do I get a resale tax ID?

Resale numbers are issued by state governments. Typically, you apply for a number from your state's tax agency, which issues you a resale license, permit or certificate bearing the number. Then, when you make purchases that aren't subject to sales tax, you provide the merchant your license or certificate number.