How to Get a Reseller License in Pennsylvania

To sell goods in Pennsylvania, resellers must obtain a Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax License from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Registration is free and completed online through myPATH. Online processing takes 3-5 business days (up to 7-10 days), while paper applications take 4-6 weeks.

You will need:

• Federal EIN
• Business name and address
• Entity structure
• SSN of owners/officers
• Date and state of incorporation
• Fiscal year end

Your license must be renewed every 5 years. To make tax-exempt purchases for resale, use Form REV-1220 (Pennsylvania Exemption Certificate)—sellers must retain these for 4 years. Pennsylvania's state rate is 6%, with local taxes adding 1-2% in some areas. File returns even if no tax was collected (zero returns).