How to Get a Copy of a Sales Tax Permit in Texas
The state of Texas requires certain businesses to obtain a sales and use tax permit before they conduct business. The state requires any business that sells or leases tangible personal property or offers taxable services within the state to obtain this special permit. The sales and use tax permit is free and the application process may be completed online. The permit usually takes two to three weeks to be processed and delivered once the application has been submitted.
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Things You'll Need
- Social Security Number (SSN) or Federal Employer's Identification Number (EIN)
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number
- Corporate identification number (Texas corporations only)
- SSN for each officer or director (corporations only)
Instructions
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Consult the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database to obtain the NAICS number that corresponds to your industry (see Resources).
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Visit the Texas online tax registration application homepage on the "Window on State Government" website (see Resources).
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Follow the onscreen instructions to fill out the application with the required information.
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Verify that the provided information is correct and print the signature form.
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Sign the signature form in the indicated area and fax it to the number included on the form. The sales tax permit will be sent to the address provided on the form within two to three weeks after the application is processed.
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