How to Get a Reseller License in Michigan

To sell tangible personal property in Michigan, you must obtain a Sales Tax License from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Registration is free and completed online through Michigan Treasury Online (MTO). Online eRegistration is authenticated within 10-15 minutes, while mailing Form 518 takes 4-6 weeks.

You will need:

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Business entity information
• Driver's license and Social Security numbers for all owners, partners, or officers

Your license is valid from January 1 through December 31 and renews automatically each year unless you request cancellation. To make tax-exempt purchases for resale, use Form 3372 (Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption). Michigan has a flat 6% state sales tax rate with no local taxes. Blanket exemption certificates remain valid for up to four years for recurring business relationships.