A resale certificate allows retailers to purchase products without paying sales tax if they plan to resell those products. This is applicable only for merchants who have their items produced in North America.
How to Apply for a Resale Certificate
To obtain a resale certificate, follow these steps:
- Obtain a Sales Tax Permit: You must have a valid sales tax permit.
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Apply for Certificates by State: Apply for a resale certificate for each state where you conduct business.
- You can streamline this process by using services such as Streamlined Sales Tax to apply for multiple states at once.
Since Spreadconnect acts as the seller, you must include the following details about Spreadconnect when applying for your resale certificate:
Seller Information:
Spreadshirt Print On Demand GmbH
Giesserstraße 27
04229 Leipzig, Germany
Submitting Your Resale Certificate to Spreadconnect
If you already have a resale certificate for states where Spreadconnect charges sales tax, you can submit it to us. Once approved, Spreadconnect will stop charging sales tax for applicable products.
- Log in to your Spreadconnect account.
- Navigate to: Account Settings > Taxes > Resale Certificates > Manage Certificates > Upload Certificate.
- Upload the document.
- Spreadconnect will verify which product categories are exempt. Sales tax may still apply to categories not listed on your certificate.
- Processing Time: Certificate verification typically takes 2 business days.
- You can track the status of your submission in the Spreadconnect app.
Key Points to Check Before Submission
Ensure your resale certificate meets the following requirements:
- It is a resale certificate, not a tax registration form.
- The seller's address matches:
Spreadshirt Print On Demand GmbH
Giesserstraße 27, 04229 Leipzig, Germany. - The address on the certificate aligns with the one in your Tax Profile Information.
- Your Tax ID is clearly listed on the document.