How to Get a Reseller License in Maine

To sell tangible goods or taxable services in Maine, resellers must register for a Maine Retailer Certificate through the Maine Tax Portal at revenue.maine.gov. Registration is free with no application fees, and you should receive your sales tax number within 1-2 business days, with the physical certificate arriving within 20 business days. The permit does not expire and requires no renewal.

Once registered, resellers may qualify for a Maine Resale Certificate, which allows purchasing inventory without paying sales tax. To qualify, your business must report gross sales of at least $3,000 per year. Maine Revenue Services automatically reviews accounts and issues resale certificates to qualifying retailers, renewed automatically every four years.