How to Get a Reseller License in Washington
To sell goods in Washington, resellers must obtain a Reseller Permit which is issued with your Business License (UBI Number). Registration is completed online through the My DOR portal or the Business Licensing Wizard, with the state license fee of $90 for the first location. Online processing takes 1-2 business days (10 days with endorsements), while paper applications take 4-6 weeks.
You will need:
- Business name and structure
- Physical and mailing address
- SSN or EIN
- NAICS code
- Owner information
Your Reseller Permit is valid for 4 years (or 2 years for contractors, new businesses, or those without recent income) and must be renewed. To make tax-exempt purchases for resale, use your Washington Reseller Permit. Out-of-state businesses can use the Streamlined Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption. Washington's state rate is 6.5%, with combined local rates up to 10.6%.
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