Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must have a Sales/Use Tax Permit (Retailers) or a Consumer Use Tax Permit (Non-Retailers) (NRS 372.220). Note: You must have a Business License first before registering for a tax permit.
A Nevada resale certificate does not expire. It is valid until the retailer closes its Business and Sales Tax account with the Department. It is good business practice to verify any resale certificate provided by a customer with the Department on a regular basis.
Make sure the Nevada resale certificate form is completely filled out – This includes the buyer's name and what they sell, your store name, and a detailed description of the items bought for resale. You should also have the buyer's address and signature.
It's important to note that your resale certificate is NOT the same thing as your Tax ID number.
If your business is a retail or wholesale operation that does not want to be responsible for collecting sales tax on resold items and does not want to have any exposure to any future tax liability, then a Nevada resale certificate will be required.
Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Nevada law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.
Make sure the Nevada resale certificate form is completely filled out – This includes the buyer's name and what they sell, your store name, and a detailed description of the items bought for resale. You should also have the buyer's address and signature.
Every retailer selling tangible personal property that will be stored, used, or consumed in Nevada must have a Business License (NRS 372.220). Note: You must have a FEIN# or EIN first before applying for a business license.
To operate a business legally in Nevada, retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers are required to obtain sales and use tax permits or identification numbers. Furthermore, if your business purchases goods with the intent to resell them, you must obtain a Nevada resale certificate.
Rate Sheets: The base state sales tax rate in Nevada is 6.85%. However, local jurisdictions can add additional taxes, which can make the total sales tax rate vary significantly from one area to another.