Multi-State Resale

Who This Guide Is For: Business owners, purchasing managers, and eCommerce sellers who buy inventory across state lines and are dealing with a supplier that refuses to accept an out-of-state resale certificate. Key Takeaways Suppliers can reject an out-of-state resale certificate because their state requires an in-state permit number or a state-specific form (even when

Key Takeaways A “multi-state resale certificate” usually means using the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Uniform Resale Certificate in participating states; it is not accepted everywhere. In non-SST states, you generally must use that state’s resale/exemption form and provide a valid seller’s permit or sales tax registration number. Using one certificate across states only works when