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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