Texas Sales Tax Permit Cost (2026)
Registering for a sales-tax permit (seller's permit) in Texas is free. Free sales-tax permit through the Comptroller's eSystems (Form AP-201). You'll need it before you can legally collect sales tax from customers.
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What it costs in Texas
- Registration fee: Free
- Renewal: No renewal (perpetual)
- Resale certificate: free / self-issued
- Also needed: an EIN (free from the IRS) and usually a registered business
How it works
You register through the Texas Department of Revenue, usually online, and receive your permit (often the same day). Free sales-tax permit through the Comptroller's eSystems (Form AP-201). A sales-tax permit is separate from forming the business itself — see our Texas LLC and DBA cost pages for those fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a sales tax permit in Texas?
It's free to register for a seller's permit in Texas.
Do I need a sales tax permit in Texas?
Yes, if you sell taxable goods or services in Texas — you must register before collecting any sales tax from customers.
Does a Texas sales tax permit expire?
Renewal: no renewal (perpetual).