Are there licensing requirements for selling through the internet or mail order?
There is no special trade or occupational license required for making sales via mail order or the internet. According to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services the sales are subject the sales and use tax. File form REG-1 to apply for the sales and use tax certificate. In addition, retailers and wholesalers should be familiar with the resale certificate. Contact the agency for guidance regarding the taxability of the products sold both instate and out-of-state by contacting Taxpaper Services 1-800-382-9463(Connecticut only)/860-297-5962 or email. Review Getting Started In Business and Mail Order Sales. Additional mail order resource information can be obtained through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The Federal Trade Commission (1-877-FTC-HELP) provides Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road. Auctions If auctioning precious metals, upholstered furniture or bedding, licensing is required by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
