Q: How do I register as a vendor with the State of Florida? The Vendor Information Portal (VIP) of the MyFloridaMarketPlace website provides new vendor registration directly on the home page. The system will ask if you seek state business enterprise certification.
If you are a new vendor with Palm Beach County you must register as a new vendor through VSS. Once VSS registration is complete, you must submit your Vendor Registration Summary and your W-9 and/or W-8 Form to PBCVendor@pbcgov (email) or to 561-242-6744 (fax).
A transient vendor travels from place to place selling ice cream or a variety of items, stopping periodically. The applicant must be approved by the Zoning Division (561-233-5200) and possess a license for his office location from PBC Tax Collector (561-355- 2272), and Hotels & Restaurants (850-487-1395) (if food).
Some states require transient vendors/merchants to acquire a transient vendor/merchant license. These are issued either at the state or local level. Business applications usually include proof of foreign qualification, a surety bond, and a detailed business description.
A vendor license may be a basic business license, a tax registration, or a vendor/contractor for a government agency. A vendor license may be a type of basic business license that a person or company needs to obtain before they can sell their goods or services within a certain jurisdiction.
Here's how to get a vendor's license: Register the business name. Determine the appropriate business structure. Check federal requirements. Apply for a state vendor's license. Check local requirements. Collect sales tax. Maintain tax records. Obtain an out-of-state seller license.
Step 1: Familiarize Yourself With the Industry. Step 2: Determine Your Business Goals. Step 3: Lay the Foundation to Become a Vendor. Step 4: Get Any Necessary Licensing or Registrations. Step 5: Market to and Network With Your Target Audience. Step 6: Negotiate Your First Sale. Step 7: Learn to Use the Vendor Portal.