Benefits Avoid paying Connecticut sales tax on qualifying purchases. Wholesaler registration for greater discounts on products. Compliance with  Connecticut State Law.

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	Who needs one? If you run any type of business that sells a product, you are required by Connecticut law to have a Connecticut Sales Tax Resale Number.

3 Reasons for Obtaining a State Sales Tax Certificate are listed below.

1. Connecticut law requires virtually every type of business to obtain a Connecticut Sales Tax Certificate Number. If you sell goods on eBay or the internet and ship them to someone in the state you reside, then you must collect sales tax from the buyer and pay the collected tax to your state on a monthly or quarterly basis. If you sell less than $4 million in annual sales, you do not have to collect or pay sales tax on out-of-state sales.
   • Connecticut Sales Tax Resale Certificate Example: If you live in Connecticut and you sell or ship something to someone else in Connecticut, then you must collect and pay sales tax to the State of Connecticut. But, if you sell the same item to someone outside the State of Connecticut, you need not charge sales tax, but must report the exempt tax sale to the State of Connecticut.
      
2. You are able to purchase items without paying Connecticut sales tax. When you buy an item that you plan to resell, you can purchase it without paying Connecticut sales tax. Items must be for resale or qualified business use.
   • Connecticut Sales Tax Resale Certificate Example: If you go to a wholesaler and buy a computer you plan to sell [like eBay], you  may purchase the item without paying state sales tax.
3. Wholesale companies in Connecticut require a sales tax resale certificate. Virtually all legitimate wholesale companies will ask for a copy of your resale certificate before they will sell to you at wholesale prices. Also, wholesale companies, require a Connecticut state sales tax certificate number to open a commercial account.
   • Connecticut Sales Tax Resale Certificate Example: Wholesale trade shows and merchandise marts require a copy before letting you participate.