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The business licensing is usually low-cost. Most wholesalers in the US will require a "Sales Tax ID" or "Resale Certificate", before you get an account with them. It's a good idea that you get the licensing required in your state to avoid complications, and to protect yourself. There are usually local state business information centers that provide the necessary information. To help you get started, we have included a relevant website link for each state. File a DBA (Doing Business under an Assumed name), or a Corporation. If required in your state, file for a local business license. Many states do not require it. Contact your state IRS office and file for a “Sales Tax ID” or “Resale Certificate,” which most suppliers require if they are not charging you sales tax on the products you purchase for resell. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming We don't give any legal or accounting advice. Please consult with your lawyer and accountant for any legal or accountings advice for your online business. Please check with your state/city taxes, business license requirements.

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