How to Get a Reseller License in Virginia

To sell goods in Virginia, resellers must obtain a Sales Tax Certificate of Registration (Form ST-4) from Virginia Tax. Registration is free and completed online through Virginia Tax's business online services. Upon completing online registration, you'll receive your 15-digit sales tax account number immediately, with the physical certificate mailed separately. A separate certificate is required for each business location.

You will need:

• EIN (or SSN for sole proprietors)
• Business entity information
• Owner/officer details

Once registered, you can issue Form ST-10 (Virginia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption) to make tax-exempt purchases for resale. Your registration does not require renewal, but expires if you cease business at the registered location. Virginia's general sales tax rate is 5.3% (4.3% state + 1% mandatory local), with combined rates up to 7% in some areas.