Texas Sales Tax License Registration

Aug 6, 2025

If your company has recently started doing business in Texas, it's important to understand the process of sales tax registration. Registering for sales tax in Texas is necessary if you plan to sell tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.

How to get a Texas Sales Tax License

There are 2 sales tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Texas to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Texas agencies or use Mosey to do it.

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Texas Franchise and Sales Tax Exemption Setup for Corporation

Nonprofits may apply for an exemption from franchise tax and sales tax by filing the Texas Application for Exemption – Federal and All Others (Form AP-204) with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

  1. Complete Application for Exemption

    Download and fill out the Texas Application for Exemption – Federal and All Others (Form AP-204).

  2. Submit Application for Exemption

    Email your completed application along with a file-stamped copy of your organization's formation documents and a current Certificate of Existence from the Secretary of State or equivalent officer in your home state to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Texas Sales Tax Permit Registration for LLC, Corporation, LLP

Businesses that have a physical presence in the state (such as an office, warehouse, store, or employees involved in selling, delivering, or taking orders) or that have more than $500,000 of revenue in Texas over the last 12 months are subject to sales tax and must register with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Having an employee in the state is generally considered having a physical presence.

  1. Apply for a Sales Tax Permit Online

    If you're required to collect sales tax in Texas, you must apply for a sales tax permit with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. This can be done online via eSystems. It can take 2-3 weeks to receive your permit.

Texas Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There are 2 sales tax filing requirements & deadlines you may need to complete in Texas. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

Texas Sales Tax Reporting for LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you are registered for a sales tax permit in Texas, you are required to file sale tax returns. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will assign a filing frequency based on your sales tax liability: if you have less than $1,000 in sales tax to report in a calendar year, you are a yearly filer; if you have less than $1,500 in sales tax to report in a quarter, you are a quarterly filer; if you have $1,500 or more in quarterly sales tax liability, you must file monthly.

  1. File Sales Tax Return and Make Payment

    File your returns using the Webfile eSystems portal. Use the same login information used for franchise tax purposes.

Texas's Sales Tax Registration & Reporting Agencies

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