Summary: This chart details the states where you can expect issues or delays with the sales tax permit registration process as an international business.

STATE Cannot Register Without ITIN/SSN Delay if there is No ITIN/SSN
(paper application required)
Delay if Foreign Biz Address (paper application required)
Alabama    
Alaska      
Arizona    
Arkansas      
California      
Colorado      
Connecticut    
D.C    
Delaware    
Florida    
Georgia      
Hawaii    
Idaho  
Illinois    
Indiana    
Iowa    
Kansas    
Kentucky      
Louisiana      
Maine      
Maryland (1)    
Massachusetts      
Michigan  
Minnesota  
Mississippi    
Missouri (2)  
Nebraska  
Nevada    
New Jersey      
New Mexico    
New York      
North Carolina  
North Dakota    
Ohio  
Oklahoma      
Pennsylvania    
Puerto Rico    
Rhode Island  
South Carolina      
South Dakota    
Tennessee    
Texas (3)    
Utah      
Vermont    
Virginia    
Washington      
West Virginia    
Wisconsin    
Wyoming      

 

(1) Maryland – If the business cannot provide an ITIN for an owner or officer, the business must provide a notarized affidavit for the responsible party. The responsible party must have an SSN or ITIN number.

(2) Missouri – Although it is technically possible to register for a permit without an SSN/ITIN, the TaxValet team has issues filing returns for these businesses so we currently do not support registration.

(3) Texas may require a bond be paid if the business is foreign and has no ITIN or SSN.

 


 

Here are states where businesses without an ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit:

 

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit in Connecticut.

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit in Washington D.C.

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN can register for a sales tax permit in Missouri, however there are issues with filing the sales tax return for international businesses so we currently don’t support it.

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit in North Dakota.

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit in Pennsylvania.

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit in Puerto rico.

Businesses with no ITIN or SSN cannot register for a sales tax permit in South Dakota.

 
 
 

 

Disclaimer: Our attorney wanted you to know that no financial, tax, legal advice or opinion is given through this post. All information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Information is provided “as is” and without warranty.

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