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Texas Sales Tax Permit Lookup: What to Do When a Business Name or Number Does Not Match

OTIN Editorial Team — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:22:17 +0000

A Texas sales tax permit lookup mismatch does not, by itself, establish that a business lacks a permit. The mismatch may come from searching a DBA instead of the legal name, entering a number in the wrong format, comparing an outlet number…

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Texas Resale Certificate vs. Sales Tax Permit: Which Document Does Your Supplier Need?

OTIN Editorial Team — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:21:20 +0000

In most Texas resale transactions, your supplier needs a properly completed Form 01-339, Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate—not merely your sales tax permit or permit number. The certificate tells the supplier why the taxable items are being purchased without sales…

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How to Apply for an EIN in Texas: What You Need Before You Start

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000

To apply for an EIN for a Texas business, you apply to the Internal Revenue Service—not the Texas Secretary of State. The IRS issues EINs through its “Get an employer identification number” portal, and applying directly through the IRS is free. Before…

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How to Start an LLC in Texas: Filing Steps and What Happens Next

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:52:25 +0000

To start a Texas LLC, choose a compliant name, appoint a consenting registered agent with a qualifying Texas office, decide how the company will be managed, and file Form 205, Certificate of Formation—Limited Liability Company, with the Texas Secretary of State. The…

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How to Start a Corporation in Texas: Requirements for New Businesses

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:35:17 +0000

To start a standard for-profit corporation in Texas, choose a compliant corporate name, appoint a registered agent, identify at least one initial director, establish the initial share structure, and file a Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State. Most standard…

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How to Get a Business License in Texas: What to Expect

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:18:32 +0000

Texas does not issue a general statewide business license. Instead, opening a business usually involves identifying the registrations, tax permits, professional or activity-specific approvals, and local permits that apply to the business. The exact path depends on the entity type, business activities,…

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Texas Franchise Tax vs Texas Sales Tax: What Businesses Owe

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:52:39 +0000

Texas franchise tax and Texas sales tax are separate obligations. Franchise tax generally depends on the type of entity, its Texas activity, and its revenue calculation. Sales tax depends on whether a business sells, rents, or leases taxable property or sells taxable…

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How to Close a Texas Sales Tax Permit

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:35:21 +0000

To close a Texas sales tax permit, first confirm that the permit holder has actually stopped doing business as a seller in Texas. Then close the affected location with the Texas Comptroller and return the permit for cancellation. Do not simply stop…

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Texas Temporary Sales Tax Permit for Events and Markets

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:18:29 +0000

Texas does not issue a separate temporary sales tax permit for event vendors. A vendor selling taxable products at a Texas fair, festival, market, or show generally uses a regular Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit instead. This applies even if the…

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Texas Sales Tax on Shipping and Delivery Charges

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:01:37 +0000

In Texas, shipping and delivery charges generally follow the tax treatment of the underlying sale. If a delivery or shipping charge is connected with a taxable item or taxable service, the charge is taxable even when it appears as a separate line…

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