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Marketplace facilitator filings. Reconciliation + reporting.

Marketplace facilitator laws (in all 46 sales-tax states by 2023) require Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart, and similar to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. You still need to: report the marketplace sales to states, reconcile your direct-sales nexus separately, and address rare gaps where facilitators do not collect. We handle the reconciliation, reporting, and nexus tracking.

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How it works

How we handle Marketplace Facilitator, end-to-end.

Marketplace facilitator laws (in all 46 sales-tax states by 2023) require Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart, and similar to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf.

1

Platform mapping

We map your marketplace channels: Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart, others. Each facilitator collects in different states under different rules. Some products (apparel) have exemptions even within marketplaces.

2

Marketplace reconciliation

Monthly reconciliation of marketplace-collected sales tax against your sales records. Identify discrepancies (overcharges, undercharges, exempt sales miscoded).

3

State reporting requirements

Even when marketplace collects, some states require you to report the marketplace sales separately (informational reporting). Some states (NJ) treat marketplace sales as part of your nexus calculation.

4

Direct-sales nexus

Your own direct website sales create nexus separately. We track economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K or 200 transactions) in each state for direct sales and trigger registration when crossed.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent marketplace facilitator pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Annual

$1999
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Annual subscription. Same service, save $389 vs. monthly. Most established sellers use this tier.

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Multi-state direct sales

$499
+ Active state registrations.

Per month for sellers with direct-sales nexus in 5+ states. Covers nexus tracking, state-specific filings, sales tax remittance for direct sales in those states. Plus standard marketplace reconciliation.

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FAQ

About the Marketplace Facilitator Filings Service.

Do I still need to register for sales tax if Amazon collects?
Depends on the state. In most states, you do not need to register if you only sell through marketplace facilitators. If you have direct sales, you need to register in any state where your direct sales exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K or 200 transactions).
What are marketplace facilitator laws?
Laws requiring online marketplaces (Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart) to collect and remit sales tax on third-party sales they facilitate. Started in 2018; by 2023 all 46 sales-tax states + DC have them.
Does the marketplace handle everything?
Mostly. They collect, remit, and report to states for marketplace sales. You still need to: reconcile their reports against your sales, track direct-sales nexus separately, and address informational reporting in some states.
What about my direct website sales?
Not covered by marketplace facilitator laws. Your direct sales create nexus independently. Track economic nexus in each state and register when crossed. We handle this alongside marketplace reconciliation.
What if there are errors in marketplace sales tax?
Common: tax overcharged on exempt items, tax undercollected on taxable items, exempt-product miscoding. Reconciliation catches discrepancies. Material discrepancies may require correction or customer refunds; we coordinate.
Do I need to file in states where I only have marketplace sales?
Varies by state. Most states: no filing required if you only have marketplace sales (the marketplace files). Some states require informational reporting. We confirm state-by-state.
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Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

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