Ohio Sales Tax License Registration

Sep 12, 2025

If your company has recently started doing business in Ohio, you may need to register for sales tax with the Ohio Department of Taxation. Sales tax registration is required for businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.

How to get a Ohio Sales Tax License

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

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Ohio Sales Tax Setup for LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation, Corporation

If you sell tangible personal property or taxable services in Ohio, you are required to register with the Department of Taxation to collect and pay sales tax. If you are an out-of-state entity with at least 200 transactions or $100,000 in Ohio sales for the current or previous calendar year, you have substantial nexus for the purpose of sales tax. Note: SaaS is considered a taxable service in Ohio when sold for business use. Nonprofit organizations are required to register with the Department of Taxation to collect and pay sales tax. 501(c)(3) organizations can use the Sales and Use Tax Unit Exemption Certificate to make exempt purchases on tangible personal property and select services.

Register for a Sales Tax Account Online
Log in to Ohio Business Gateway with your OH ID account to apply online for a sales tax account.

Ohio Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

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

Ohio Sales Tax Return for LLC, Professional Corporation, Corporation, LLP

If you have a sales tax account in Ohio, you have to file sales tax returns electronically. Businesses typically file monthly; those with less than $1,200 in sales tax liability in a six-month period may be permitted to file semi-annually (every six months). You must file a return by the deadline, even if you made no sales and/or no tax is due.

File Sales Tax Return Online
Navigate to OH|TAX eServices and log in using your OHID account to file and pay sales tax return online.
Make Sales Tax Payment
Log in to Ohio Business Gateway with your OH ID account to make a sales tax payment.

Ohio's Sales Tax Registration & Reporting Agencies

Ohio Department of Taxation

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