Get Universal Resale Certificate

An Ohio resale certificate (also commonly known as a resale license, reseller permit, reseller license and tax exemption certificate) is a tax-exempt form that permits a business to purchase goods from a supplier, that are intended to be resold without the reseller having to pay sales tax on them.

Ohio does not require registration with the state for a resale certificate. How can you get a resale certificate in Ohio? To get a resale certificate in Ohio, you will need to fill out the Sales and Use Blanket Exemption Certificate (Form STEC B).

Ohio does not require registration with the state for a resale certificate. How can you get a resale certificate in Ohio? To get a resale certificate in Ohio, you will need to fill out the Sales and Use Blanket Exemption Certificate (Form STEC B).

Ohio law requires any person or business making retail sales of tangible personal property or taxable services to obtain a vendor's license. There are several types of vendor's licenses.

How much does it cost to apply for a sales tax permit in Ohio? For sellers located in Ohio an Ohio sales tax permit (form ST-1, called a vendor's permit) is $25 and you must pay via ACH debit.

Ohio Resale Certificates do not expire.

The state sales and use tax rate is 5.75 percent. Counties and regional transit authorities may levy additional sales and use taxes. For more information about the sales and use tax, look at the options below.

The Vendor's License allows a business to sell and collect sales tax from taxable products and services in the state, while the Resale Certificate allows the retailer to make tax-exempt purchases for products they intend to resell.