How to Get a Reseller License in Tennessee

To sell goods in Tennessee, resellers must obtain a Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration from the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Registration is free and completed online through the Tennessee Taxpayer Access Point (TNTAP). Online registration processes within 1-2 business days, with the physical certificate mailed in 7-14 days.

You will need:

• EIN (or SSN for sole proprietors)
• Business name
• Physical and mailing addresses
• Entity type
• Owner/officer names with SSN
• Estimated monthly sales tax liability

When you register, Tennessee automatically issues a Certificate of Resale separately, allowing you to make tax-exempt purchases for inventory. Tennessee also accepts the Streamlined Sales Tax Multijurisdictional Certificate. Your permit does not require renewal. Tennessee's state sales tax rate is 7%, with combined rates reaching up to 9.75%.