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California CDTFA Sales Tax Registration Process for New Businesses in 2026

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:02:39 +0000

Key Takeaways California sellers generally register for a CDTFA seller’s permit before making sales of tangible personal property in California. Registration is completed in the CDTFA Online Services portal and can include sales and use tax plus other CDTFA programs when applicable. California’s statewide base sales tax rate is 7.25%, with district taxes creating higher

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What Triggers Sales Tax Nexus When Storing Inventory in California

OTIN Editorial Team — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:05:03 +0000

Key Takeaways Storing inventory in California—whether in your own warehouse or through Amazon FBA—generally creates California sales tax nexus and a duty to register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). California’s economic nexus threshold is $500,000 in California sales (no transaction-count threshold), and inventory presence can trigger nexus even below that

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California Resale Certificate Rules for Drop Shippers and Wholesalers

OTIN Editorial Team — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:48:19 +0000

Key Takeaways California resale certificates are administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), not the IRS. Most California wholesalers and resellers need a seller’s permit before issuing or accepting a resale certificate. California has a major drop-shipping rule: if the retailer is not registered in California, the drop shipper may owe

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Do I Need a California Resale Certificate if I Am Out-of-State?

OTIN Editorial Team — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:41:22 +0000

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California Seller’s Permit Requirements for New Retail Businesses

OTIN Editorial Team — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:22:42 +0000

California Seller’s Permit Requirements for New Retail Businesses Quick Facts (California Seller’s Permit) State California (CA) Tax agency California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) State registration portal (by name) CDTFA Online Services Who needs a seller’s permit Most businesses making sales of tangible personal property in California (including online sellers with California sales)

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California Seller’s Permit: Fees, Requirements, and Timeline

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:04:17 +0000

California Seller’s Permit: Fees, Requirements, and Timeline What a California Seller’s Permit Is (and Who Needs One) A California Seller’s Permit is the state registration that allows a business to sell or lease tangible personal property in California and collect sales tax when required. It is issued and administered by the California Department of Tax

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How to Apply for a Seller’s Permit in California

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:04:12 +0000

How to Apply for a Seller’s Permit in California What a California Seller’s Permit Is (and Who Needs One) A California Seller’s Permit is the state registration that allows a business to sell or lease tangible personal property in California and collect, report, and remit sales tax when required. Most businesses need a permit if

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How to Get a Resale Certificate in California for Wholesale Purchases

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:05:55 +0000

How to Get a Resale Certificate in California for Wholesale Purchases What a California Resale Certificate Is (and Why Wholesalers Ask for It) A California resale certificate is a document a buyer gives to a supplier to purchase goods without paying California sales tax when the buyer will resell those goods in the regular course

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How to Get a Tax ID Number in California for a New Business

OTIN Editorial Team — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:51:58 +0000

How to Get a Tax ID Number in California for a New Business What “Tax ID Number” Means for a California Business For a new business in California, “tax ID number” can refer to more than one identifier, depending on what your business does and how it is structured. Most new businesses will need one

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California Seller’s Permit Requirements for Online Sellers

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:45:39 +0000

California Seller’s Permit Requirements for Online Sellers What a California Seller’s Permit Is (and Why Online Sellers Need It) A California seller’s permit is the state authorization that allows a business to sell or lease tangible personal property in California and to collect, report, and remit California sales and use tax when required. If you

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