A Texas entity selling taxable goods or certain services may need a sales tax permit from the Comptroller—separate from SOS formation and franchise tax.
Common triggers
- Physical products shipped to Texas customers
- Taxable services under Texas rules
- Marketplace facilitator obligations (platform-specific)
- Remote seller thresholds where nexus applies
Registration workflow (high level)
- Confirm entity legal name matches SOS records.
- Gather EIN and responsible party details.
- Apply through Texas Comptroller systems.
- Implement collection, filing, and remittance cadence.
Mistakes that cause penalties
- Collecting tax without a permit
- Using personal SSN workflows after EIN is available
- Ignoring local or marketplace rules on top of state tax