Alabama - Apply for Reseller Permit

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Reseller Permit, the applicant has to approach the USA - Internal Revenue Service (DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY) Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant has to visit the office to collect the permit or through the mail.
12. Additionally, ensure compliance with all applicable sales tax regulations, reporting requirements, and other obligations related to your reseller permit.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Business Registration Documents
• Employer Identification Number (EIN) document
• State-Issued Identification
• Business Bank Account Copy
• Resale Certificates
• Business Licenses or Permits
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF LICENCE
address:
1201 Carmichael Way
Montgomery, AL 36106
Tel (334) 242-5544
Fax (334) 270-9118
E-mail id: [email protected]
Contact link

USA - Internal Revenue Service (DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY)
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Phone - (202) 622-2000
Mailing address:
Internal Revenue Service
RAIVS Team
Stop 6716 AUSC
Austin, TX 73301
Contact Link Link

Eligibility

• Any business entity that intends to Apply for Reseller Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Email
• Fax
• Business name
• Business owner's name and Social Security number
• Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Business Bank Account Information
• Business details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A reseller permit, also known as a resale certificate or sales tax exemption certificate, is a document issued by the tax authority in the United States. It allows businesses to purchase goods or services for resale without paying sales tax at the time of purchase.

Information which might help

• When a business purchases items for resale, it is generally not required to pay sales tax on those items because the ultimate consumer will be responsible for paying the tax when they purchase the goods.
• The reseller permit serves as evidence to the seller that the purchaser intends to resell the items and, therefore, should not be charged sales tax.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The reseller permit is typically obtained by businesses that operate as intermediaries in the supply chain, such as wholesalers, distributors, or retailers.
• It allows them to buy products from manufacturers or suppliers without paying sales tax, which can help streamline business operations and avoid double taxation.