General Information on New York New York Sales Tax Form dtf17_606 Application for Registration as a Sales Tax Vendor
Virtually every type of business must obtain a New York Sales Tax Number, Reseller’s Permit, Tax Certificate, Business Registration, or a Wholesale License. If your business sells products on the internet, such as eBay, or through a storefront, and the item is shipped within the same New York, sales tax must be collected from the buyer and the sales tax must be paid on the collected tax to the New York.
Depending on the type of business and the amount of revenue, the New York sales tax collected must be paid either monthly or quarterly.
Items shipped within New York are taxable. Items shipped out of New York are usually not subject to New York sales tax if annual revenues are less than four million dollars.
Purchases for Resale
You are able to purchase items without paying New York sales tax. When you buy an item for resale, you purchase the item without paying New York sales tax. Items must be for resale or qualified business use. If you purchase an item from a wholesale organization, or even another retailer, and are reselling the item, in most situations, you will be exempt from paying New York sales tax.
Almost every wholesale company will require a Sales Tax Number, Reseller’s Permit, Tax Certificate, Business Registration, or a Wholesale License before selling an item or product for resale use. The same applies to opening most commercial resale accounts.
Wholesale trade shows and merchandise marts usually require a New York sales tax identification number in order to allow your business to participate.
Online Application
For fastest processing, please have the following ready to complete the online application for a New York Sales Tax Number, Reseller’s Permit, Tax Certificate, Business Registration, or a Wholesale License.
- Business Name, Address, & Phone Number
- Description of Business
- Responsible Party ( Usually Business Owner ) Information
- Payment Information