California Sales Tax License Registration

Oct 28, 2025

If your business is operating in California, you may need to register for sales tax with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or provide certain services within the state.

How to get a California Sales Tax License

There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in California to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the California agencies or use Mosey to do it.

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California Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in California. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

California Sales and Use Tax Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation, PLLC

If you are "engaged in business" in California, you are required to register for a Seller's Permit with the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) and must collect and pay sales tax on all taxable transactions. Engaged in business is defined by the CDTFA as having a total combined sales of tangible personal property for delivery in California by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer exceed $500,000 in the preceding or current calendar year. Retailers with a physical presence in California are also required to register with the CDTFA. Note: SaaS is not considered a taxable service in California. In general, nonprofit organizations are required to register for a Seller's Permit unless they are a School, Parent-Teacher Association, Children's Organization, Youth Organization, or Volunteer Fire Department.

  1. Register for a Seller's Permit

    Register for a Seller's Permit with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) through their Online Services portal. Registration is free but the CDTFA may require a security deposit.

California Sales Tax Filing for Corporation, LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation, PLLC

You must submit a Sales & Use Tax return to The California Department of Tax & Fee Administration. The filing frequency is assigned at the time of your registration and is based on your reported sales tax or your anticipated taxable sales, The frequencies can be quarterly prepay, quarterly, monthly, fiscal yearly, or yearly

  1. File Sales and Use Tax Return

    File your sales & use tax return with the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration through their Online Services portal.

California's Sales Tax Registration & Reporting Agencies

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