- A sales tax permit is required in California if you are engaged in business and intend to sell or lease tangible personal property subject to sales tax.
- Registration can be done online at the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration or in person at field offices.
- You may need a California Secretary of State number; out-of-state sellers can call 916-227-6600 for assistance.
- Required information includes Social Security Number, Driver License Number, Email Address, FEIN, SEIN, corporate details, partner or officer information, supplier details, NAICS and SIC codes, bank information, and merchant credit card processor details.
- There is no cost to apply for a permit, but a security deposit may be required for unpaid taxes if the business closes.
- Permits are often issued immediately online or the same day in person.
- California does not require renewal of sales tax permits.
Source: taxjar.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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