When do you need to register in a state?
If you have nexus in a state you are doing business in, you need to register for a sales tax permit, also known as a sales tax license before you start collecting and remitting sales tax in the state.
What is the registration process like?
The process and the cost of registering for a sales tax permit are different in every state and may also be influenced by the type of business you have. To find out whether you are required to register and what you need to do in order to get a sales permit, visit the state tax authority’s website for your home state and every other state where you do business or where you are planning to do business.
Registration for CSP-compensated sellers (once referred to as volunteer sellers) in SSUTA states
- Have you already registered as a CSP-compensated seller in SSUTA states before you started using Sovos? You can continue to file on your own if that’s what you prefer. You can also decide to use Sovos as your Certified Service Provider(CSP), in which case Sovos will indicate the change in the SST Registration System (SSTRS) that Sovos will be filing and remitting on your behalf as your CSP.
- You’re a Sovos customer and want to register now with Sovos as your CSP? If you qualify as a CSP-compensated seller after becoming a Sovos customer, Sovos can complete the registration for you and get registered as your CSP all at the same time.
- You’re registered with another CSP and are moving to Sovos? Your former CSP will need to submit a CSP End Services registration change through the SSTRS. Once that’s complete, Sovos can then submit a Start Managing Existing Registration change through SSTRS.
- Not registered but want to, and not planning to use a CSP? Register in the Streamlined Sales Tax Registration System (SSTRS).