General Information on Virginia Sales Tax Online Tax Identification Number Application for Virginia Business Registration for a Sales & Use Tax Number
Virtually every type of business must obtain a Virginia Sales Tax Number, Reseller’s Permit, Tax Certificate, Business Registration, or a Wholesale License. If your business sells products on the internet, such as eBay, or through a storefront, and the item is shipped within the same Virginia, sales tax must be collected from the buyer and the sales tax must be paid on the collected tax to the Virginia.
Depending on the type of business and the amount of revenue, the Virginia sales tax collected must be paid either monthly or quarterly.
Items shipped within Virginia are taxable. Items shipped out of Virginia are usually not subject to Virginia sales tax if annual revenues are less than four million dollars.
Purchases for Resale
You are able to purchase items without paying Virginia sales tax. When you buy an item for resale, you purchase the item without paying Virginia sales tax. Items must be for resale or qualified business use. If you purchase an item from a wholesale organization, or even another retailer, and are reselling the item, in most situations, you will be exempt from paying Virginia sales tax.
Almost every wholesale company will require a Sales Tax Number, Reseller’s Permit, Tax Certificate, Business Registration, or a Wholesale License before selling an item or product for resale use. The same applies to opening most commercial resale accounts.
Wholesale trade shows and merchandise marts usually require a Virginia sales tax identification number in order to allow your business to participate.
Online Application
For fastest processing, please have the following ready to complete the online application for a Virginia Sales Tax Number, Reseller’s Permit, Tax Certificate, Business Registration, or a Wholesale License.
- Business Name, Address, & Phone Number
- Description of Business
- Responsible Party ( Usually Business Owner ) Information
- Payment Information