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Minh Yang
The plus size clothing wholesale business in California comes along with some challenges related to legal and license matters. This is an all-inclusive guide detailing how to get a wholesale license and other considerations when starting your plus size women's clothing wholesale business.
Do You Need a Wholesale License for Your plus size clothing?
A resale license is required if you will be purchasing items in quantity without paying sales tax. You can purchase from wholesalers/manufacturers without paying sales tax with this license since you are going to resell those items.
A seller's permit is required for any person who sells tangible merchandise subject to taxation in California. You will need this if you're selling clothing, including plus-size, to retailers.
Generally, when you are going to sell any taxable goods, either retail or wholesale plus size, you are required to get a seller's permit.
Resale License (Wholesale License): Used to buy items without paying sales tax.
Seller's Permit: Required to sell taxable merchandise.
Business License: Allows a person to conduct business within the city/county. This may be separate from the seller's permit.
If you sell anything subject to sales tax, you'll need a seller's permit. Businesses that sell directly to the public, manufacturers' reps and those who lease space to a business are required to be licensed, too.
Where and How to Apply: You can apply for your seller's permit in several ways:
Online: You can apply online on this website. This is generally the fastest way to apply. You can complete your application online or download and mail it.
By Mail: You can request a paper application by calling the CDTFA at 800-400-7115. Please fill out the application and mail it back using the enclosed address.
In-person: You can apply in person at your local Field Office of the CDTFA. You can often get immediate help and have access to information specific to your type of business.
Information Needed: Be prepared to provide the following:
Social Security Number (or Federal Employer Identification Number)
Full name, date of birth, and address
Business name if different from your name
Bank account and estimated sales per month information
Details of the merchandise you will sell- what and how much you expect to sell
Business Legal structure- individual, partnership, LLC, etc.
