How to Get a Reseller License in West Virginia

To sell goods in West Virginia, resellers must obtain a Business Registration Certificate (includes Sales Tax Permit) from the West Virginia State Tax Division. Registration is completed online through the Business4WV portal and costs $30 (one-time fee). Online processing takes 1-2 business days, with the physical certificate mailed within 2-3 weeks.

You will need:

• Legal business name
• Physical and mailing address
• Business entity structure
• EIN
• SSN of owners/partners/officers
• NAICS code

Your permit does not require renewal and remains valid as long as your business exists without ownership changes. To make tax-exempt purchases for resale, use the Streamlined Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption (Form F0003) or the West Virginia Consumers Sales and Service Tax Exemption Certificate. West Virginia's state rate is 6%, with local taxes up to 1% in some areas.