Does the Florida DR-13 expire?

Yes. The Florida DR-13 Annual Resale Certificate must be renewed each year. You will receive a new certificate once your annual renewal is processed.

Can I use an out-of-state resale certificate in Florida?

No. Florida requires its own DR-13 form. Out-of-state resale certificates are not accepted for tax-exempt purchases in Florida.

What is the Florida discretionary sales surtax?

The discretionary sales surtax is a county-level additional tax that ranges from 0.5% to 2.5%, applied on top of the 6% state sales tax rate.

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Florida Resale Certificate

Stop paying 6% on every inventory purchase in Florida. A resale certificate lets you buy wholesale and retail inventory completely tax-free.

We handle the entire Florida registration - the right forms, the right agency, filed correctly the first time. No rejections, no guesswork. Certificate ready in 1-3 weeks.

State Sales Tax

State rate; up to 8.5% with county discretionary surtax

Processing Time

1-3 weeks

Starting At

$249

Approval Rate

100%

Form

DR-13 (Annual Resale Certificate for Sales Tax)

Why Use Our Service Instead of Filing Yourself?

We know exactly which forms Florida requires and which agency to file with

Applications filed incorrectly get rejected - we get it right the first time

We follow up with the state on your behalf until approved

All state filing fees are included in our price

Most businesses save $300-500/month in sales tax once certified

Your certificate pays for itself on your first wholesale purchase

What's Included in Your FL Certificate

Your Florida resale certificate package includes everything you need to start making tax-free purchases:

Official Florida Resale Certificate (DR-13 (Annual Resale Certificate for Sales Tax))
Digital PDF for immediate use
Print-ready formatted document
Instructions for suppliers
Compliance guide for your state
Dedicated customer support

Florida Certificate

Official State Document

StateFlorida

Certificate NumberFL-2024-XXXXX

FormDR-13 (Annual Resale Certificate for Sales Tax)

Issue DateUpon Approval

StatusReady in 1-3 weeks

Florida Sales Tax Information

Important information about sales tax in Florida.

Business Types

Florida resale certificates are available to retailers, wholesalers, and businesses purchasing goods for resale.

Tax Benefits

Save up to 6% (or more with local taxes) on inventory purchases in Florida by using your resale certificate.

Requirements

You must have a valid business and intend to resell the items purchased with your certificate.

Florida Resale Certificate FAQ

Common questions about resale certificates in Florida.

What Happens If You Get It Wrong?

Filing for a resale certificate seems simple - until it isn't. Here's what a single mistake can cost you.

Wrong Form or Missing Fields

2-6 weeks lost

Each state has specific forms and requirements. Submit the wrong one or leave a field blank, and your application gets rejected. You start over from scratch while your competitors buy tax-free.

Using an Invalid Certificate

Back taxes + 25-50% penalties

If your certificate wasn't properly issued or has expired, every "tax-free" purchase you made becomes taxable. The state charges you the unpaid tax PLUS penalties and interest.

Wrong Exemption Category

$5,000+ in audit assessments

Claiming the wrong exemption type (especially contractors claiming resale on installed materials) is one of the top audit triggers. States actively look for this.

Months Without Tax-Free Purchasing

$300-500/month in overpaid tax

While you're figuring out which agency to contact, which form to use, and why your application was rejected, you're paying full sales tax on every inventory purchase.

Our $249 fee is a fraction of what a single mistake costs.

We've filed thousands of certificates across all 50 states. We know exactly which forms Florida requires, which agency to file with, and how to avoid the common rejection reasons. You get it right the first time.

How to Get Your FL Certificate

Our streamlined process makes it easy to get your Florida resale certificate.

Apply Online

Complete our simple application form

We Process

Our team handles all the paperwork

State Review

We submit to state authorities

Receive Certificate

Get your certificate via email

Florida Resources

Helpful links and additional reading for Florida resale certificates.

Florida Department of Revenue

Visit the official Florida tax authority website for forms, regulations, and additional guidance.

Florida Resale Certificate Guide

Read our in-depth guide to Florida resale certificates, including step-by-step instructions and tips.

Stop Paying Sales Tax on Florida Inventory

We handle the entire Florida registration process - application, filing, and state follow-up. Certificate ready in 1-3 weeks.

All state filing fees included. Full-service from $249. Money-back guarantee.