North Dakota Sales & Use Tax Number Application
Why You Need a North Dakota Sales Tax ID
If you’re conducting business in North Dakota—whether online or in person—you must register for a sales and use tax number. This is often called a North Dakota Resale Certificate or Sellers Permit. It’s required for collecting and remitting tax on taxable goods or services. This includes businesses operating from home, Amazon FBA, Etsy shops, or eBay sellers.
Small Business Snapshot in North Dakota
North Dakota boasts over 78,219 small businesses, making up 98.8% of all businesses in the state. These businesses employ roughly 197,212 workers, which is 57.6% of the state’s private workforce.
Small Business Growth Trend (Bar Graph Data)
- 2019 – 75,265 businesses
- 2020 – 73,822 businesses
- 2021 – 76,290 businesses
- 2022 – 78,219 businesses
Top 5 Industries (Pie Chart Data)
- Real Estate & Rental: 9,554 businesses
- Construction: 8,383 businesses
- Other Services: 8,161 businesses
- Professional/Technical Services: 7,508 businesses
- Retail Trade: 7,363 businesses
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Sales Tax Rates Across North Dakota
The statewide base sales tax rate in North Dakota is 5%. Many counties and cities impose additional local taxes. Below is a sample of combined state + local rates:
| Location | Local Tax | Total Sales Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide (Base) | – | 5.00% |
| Bismarck (Burleigh) | 3.00% | 8.00% |
| Fargo (Cass) | 2.75% | 7.75% |
| Grand Forks | 2.25% | 7.25% |
| Minot | 2.50% | 7.50% |
| Williston | 3.00% | 8.00% |
| Tioga | 3.50% | 8.50% |
| Grafton | 2.75% | 7.75% |
| Dickinson | 1.50% | 6.50% |
Home-Based & Online Sellers in North Dakota
Home businesses, including Etsy crafters, Amazon FBA sellers, and eBay resellers, must register if selling taxable goods. Whether you’re in Williston or rural Bowman County, you can start your application online with ease.
- Amazon FBA sellers: North Dakota is a nexus state for Amazon warehouses.
- Etsy sellers: You must collect sales tax on physical product sales delivered within the state.
- eBay sellers: Even online-only sellers must file if meeting ND’s economic threshold.
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