A seller's permit (also known as a sales tax license, retail license, sales and use tax permit, vendor's license, or sales tax permit) is a business license that allows you to collect sales tax on taxable goods and services you sell or lease, including properties if selling regularly.
Washing (except coin-operated), cleaning, waxing, polishing, or painting of motor vehicles. Towing service for motor vehicles, this includes the conveyance of a wrecked, disabled, or illegally parked motor vehicle. Laundry and dry cleaning service, excluding sales made through coin operated machines.
Ohio law requires any person or business making retail sales of tangible personal property or taxable services to obtain a vendor's license. Any out-of-state person or business making similar retail sales is required to register for a seller's use tax account. Learn more from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
A sales tax permit is a document that authorizes a business to make taxable retail sales and collect sales tax from customers. Other terms for “sales tax permit” are retail license, sales tax license, sales and use tax permit, seller permit, seller's permit, or vendor's license.
Is a seller's permit/resale license and EIN/Tax ID the same? These are not the same thing. A seller's permit/resale license is the same as a state tax ID, as both are issued by the state for sales tax purposes. An EIN or federal tax ID number, however, is issued by the federal government, not the state.
Here are a few common types of licenses and permits that you may need: General business license. A general license is required for you to run your business in almost every state. Seller's permit. Doing business as (DBA) license. Home occupation permit. Zoning permit. Commercial sign permits. Health permits. Liquor license.
There are only two types of vendor's licenses: County and Transient. A County Vendor's License is required for selling taxable goods or services at a fixed location of business. A Transient Vendor's License is for the sale of goods at various shows and markets throughout the state of Ohio.
Fill in the required information accurately and completely. This may include your name or business name, address, taxpayer identification number, and any other relevant details. Clearly indicate that the certificate is being used for resale purposes by checking the appropriate box or section.
There are two types of vendor licenses, "Regular" and "Transient." The "regular" one may be obtained at the County Auditor's office. The "transient" license is issued by the State of Ohio. Applications may be obtained at the County Auditor's office or online at Ohio Business Gateway.