{"id":1351,"date":"2026-08-24T08:53:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T08:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ingstart.com\/blog\/en\/?post_type=cma_thread&p=1351"},"modified":"2026-08-24T08:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T08:53:23","slug":"can-non-us-companies-and-individuals-apply-for-a-us-sales-tax-permit","status":"publish","type":"cma_thread","link":"https:\/\/www.ingstart.com\/blog\/en\/answers\/can-non-us-companies-and-individuals-apply-for-a-us-sales-tax-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Non-US Companies and Individuals Apply for a US Sales Tax Permit?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yes, non-US companies and individuals can apply for a US Sales Tax Permit when they have sales tax obligations<\/a> in a particular state. The need for a US Sales Tax Permit<\/strong> usually depends on the seller\u2019s business activities, physical presence, and economic nexus rather than the applicant\u2019s nationality.<\/p>\n

Since the South Dakota v. Wayfair<\/em> decision, a business may have sales tax obligations even without a physical presence in the United States. In many states, foreign and remote sellers must register once they meet the applicable economic nexus requirements.<\/p>\n

Why Might a Non-US Seller Need a US Sales Tax Permit?<\/h2>\n

The growing e-commerce market has created more opportunities for non-US businesses to sell to American customers. However, selling into the US may also create state-level sales tax obligations.<\/p>\n

Economic Nexus<\/a><\/h3>\n

Economic nexus means that a business has a sufficient economic connection with a state. For example, a company may trigger economic nexus after reaching a certain sales amount or transaction threshold within that state.<\/p>\n

Therefore, a non-US company does not always need a physical office, employee, or warehouse in the US before it has sales tax obligations. However, each state sets its own thresholds and registration requirements.<\/p>\n

Physical Presence<\/h3>\n

A business may also need a US Sales Tax Permit<\/strong> because of physical connections with a state. These connections may include:<\/p>\n