Registrations

Q: DO I NEED TO REGISTER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE WHEN REGISTERING FOR SALES TAX?  

A: In general, if you are registering as a remote seller to collect sales tax, there is no requirement to register with the Secretary of State (SOS). However, many states make it look like it's required. In most states, there is a way to bypass this option, and if you're registering with the SOS, you have probably made a mistake.

Q: DO I NEED A REGISTERED AGENT WHEN REGISTERING FOR SALES TAX?  

A: No. Registered agents are generally associated with registering with the Secretary of State.

Q: WHY WOULD I BE REGISTERED FOR A RETAILER USE TAX RATHER THAN SALES TAX?

A: In any state that makes a distinction between a retailer use tax and a sales tax, a sales tax is usually only an option when you have a brick-and-mortar location in a state. Technically all sales that cross a state line are a use tax and not a sales tax. In some states, this use tax, which is collected by the seller, is called a vendor use tax or seller use tax.

Q: DOES REGISTRATION FOR SALES TAX CREATE INCOME TAX NEXUS?

A: No. Registering for sales tax does not create nexus for income tax. Your either have or don’t have income tax nexus based on your activities.