Business Registration ✅

Food-Related Permits ✅

Special Permits (aka the Extra Spicy Ones) ✅

Tax-Related Stuff ✅

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Business Licenses & Registrations

Hello! Great question — a seller’s permit (also called a sales tax permit, sales and use tax permit, or resale certificate depending on the state) allows you to legally collect sales tax from customers and purchase items for resale without paying sales tax.

Here’s a breakdown tailored to your example and situation:

✅ What a Seller’s Permit Covers
A seller's permit allows you to:

Collect sales tax on taxable goods/services in your state.

Buy wholesale products tax-free if you are reselling them.

Sell tangible goods — this typically includes physical products like:

Hair extensions

Wigs

Hair tools

Hair products (if taxable in your state)

Accessories, etc.

If you’re operating a salon and selling hair purchased from Hong Kong, a seller’s permit would let you buy the hair wholesale and resell it to your clients without paying sales tax at the time of purchase (you collect it when you sell).

🧾 Goods You Can Sell with a Seller’s Permit
Generally, any tangible personal property that is subject to sales tax in your state.

Typical items include:

Hair extensions (real or synthetic)

Wigs

Haircare products (shampoo, conditioner, styling)

Flat irons, blow dryers

Makeup and beauty products

Fashion accessories (earrings, lashes, etc.)

💡 Services (like haircuts or braiding) may or may not be taxable depending on your state. Some states tax personal services, others don’t. Check your state’s tax rules.

💼 Buying from Overseas (like Hong Kong)
When importing hair from Hong Kong, you may be responsible for:

Customs duties

Import taxes

Shipping costs

You’ll typically still charge sales tax to your customers based on the final retail price when selling in the U.S.

🏷️ Do I Need Anything Else?
In addition to the seller's permit, you might also need:

Business license (from your city or county)

DBA (Doing Business As) if using a name different from your legal name

Resale certificate – allows you to buy goods wholesale without paying sales tax

Importation account – if frequently importing from abroad