How to Get a Georgia State Sales Tax Number

Register with the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Businesses in Georgia that will be selling products within the state are required to register for sales tax with the state's Department of Revenue. To register with the state, you must first receive an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. There is no fee to receive an EIN or to register with Georgia's Department of Revenue for sales taxes.

Instructions

1. Contact the IRS at 800-829-4933 to speak with a representative and receive an EIN number for your business. The representative will ask you a series of questions concerning yourself and your business, and then issue an EIN number to you. You can also request the EIN number online, by mail or by fax. (See Resources.)

2. Go to the Department of Revenue in person and get the State Tax Registration Application (CRF-002) at:

   Department of Revenue
   1800 Century Blvd NE
   Atlanta, GA 30345

   Or complete the application online at the Department of Revenue website. (See Resources.)

3. Complete the application. The application will require your business name, address, your newly issued EIN, the business structure, information about any business owners, partners or members, and other information about your business.

4. Mail in the application if you downloaded it online to:

   Georgia Department of Revenue
   Registration & Licensing Unit
   PO Box 49512
   Atlanta, GA 30359-1512

References

• DOR: State Tax Registration Information

Resources

• DOR: State Tax Registration Application
• IRS: How to Apply for EIN