- Sales Tax Permit & Business License Guide
- What Is a Seller’s Permit?
- How to Get a Seller’s Permit
- Seller’s Permit Requirements
Browse state-by-state guides for sales tax permits, seller’s permits, resale certificates, and tax ID numbers.
Most people and entities that meet Nevada’s statutory definition of a business must obtain a Nevada state business license before conducting business in the state, unless a specific exclusion or exemption applies. The Nevada Secretary of State’s Commercial Recordings Division administers state…
Most businesses that engage or offer to engage in covered business activity in Alaska need an Alaska business license, even if they do not have an office or other physical presence in the state. The obligation is based on the business activity,…
New Alabama businesses should not assume that one general license covers every activity and location. The licensing review starts with what the business will do, where it will operate, and whether its occupation is regulated. A privilege license is required when a…
Wyoming does not have one statewide general business license that applies to every company. Instead, the licenses and permits a business may need depend on its activities and where it operates. The Wyoming Secretary of State directs businesses to check with the…
Important jurisdiction note Despite the reference to West Virginia in the title, this overview addresses Virginia business license requirements. West Virginia is a separate jurisdiction with different agencies and procedures, so a business located there should not rely on the Virginia process…
New South Dakota sellers should begin by separating three issues that are often grouped together as “business licensing”: business-entity registration, sales tax licensing, and any local or activity-specific approvals. The most broadly relevant state requirement for sellers is the South Dakota sales…
North Dakota business license requirements depend on the business structure, name, location, occupation, products, services, and hiring plans. A practical startup review should cover Secretary of State registration, trade-name registration when applicable, occupation or activity licensing, city and county rules, tax accounts,…
New Mexico business-license requirements are best understood as a set of separate registrations and approvals rather than a single application that resolves every compliance issue. A business may need state tax registration, Secretary of State registration based on its legal structure, professional…
Nebraska business license requirements depend on what the business does and where it operates. A business may need state occupational or industry authorization, city or county permits, zoning approval, sign approval, tax registration, or a combination of these. There is no single…
Mississippi business license requirements depend on what the business does and where it operates. Instead of looking for one document that covers every situation, check four possible layers: business-entity registration, state tax permits, activity-specific state permits, and city or county approvals. For…
Browse state-by-state guides for sales tax permits, seller’s permits, resale certificates, and tax ID numbers.