Regulated Industries

Avalara Sales Tax Registration is only available for non-regulated businesses. Regulated businesses are much more complex and these services will not be of much help in your situation. Need help with your regulated business? call us at 1-800-805-9145 to discuss the services which would be a better fit for your business.

Here's a list of what is considered a regulated business activity in regards to licensing.

If you can't find the answers you need on this page contact us for help via email at [email protected].

Administrative and Support Services

Employment and Staffing Services
Landscaping Services
Pest Control Services
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

Agriculture

Agricultural Chemicals (Pesticides or Fertilizers) Manufacturing / Distribution
Cattle Ranching and Farming
Commercial Animal Feed Dealer / Wholesaler
Farm Equipment Dealer
Farm Equipment Repair
Farming
Florist Shop
Grain Dealer / Storage
Home and Lawn / Garden Equipment Dealer
Horses and Other Equine Production
Livestock Dealer / Merchant
Nursery Grower / Dealer
Poultry or Egg Production
Seed / Plant Bulb Dealer
Transportation of Livestock Animals

Aircraft

Aircraft Dealer
Aircraft Manufacturing
Aircraft Renting
Aircraft Repair / Maintenance
Flight / Aviation Training Schools

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation

Amusement and Theme Parks
Amusement Arcades
Casinos, Racetracks or Other Gambling Facilities
Country Club
Dance Halls, Ice or Roller Skating Rink
Fitness and Recreational Sports Club
Golf Course
Swimming Pool

Architectural / Engineering / Interior Design

Building Architectural Service
Engineering Service
Interior Design Service
Landscape Architectural Service
Surveyor Service

Arts and Entertainment

Live Theaters or Dinner Theater
Motion Picture Theater
Museums, Historical Sites, Nature Parks, or Similar Institution
Racetrack
Zoo or Botanical Garden

Automotive

Automotive Vehicle Dealer / Rental
Automotive Vehicle Manufacturing
Automotive Vehicle Repairing
New / Used Tire Dealer
Parking Lots and Garages
Tow-Truck Service

Cargo and Freight

Cargo / Freight Forwarding or Broker Service
Cargo / Freight Transportation
Courier / Messenger Service
Marine Salvaging
Moving Company

Contractor / Construction-Related

Building Inspection Services
Crane Services
Demolition
Electrical Contractor
Elevator Contractor
Engineering / Infrastructure Contractor
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Contractor
General Contractor
Home Improvement Contractor / Handyman Service
HVAC / Mechanical Contractor
Landscaping Contractor
Plumbing Contractor
Remediation Contractor
Utilities Contractor
Water-Well Drilling

Cosmetology Salon and Personal Care Services

Barber Shop
Cosmetology / Beauty or Nail Salon
Day Spa Services
Hair Removal Services
Massage Services
Tanning Services
Tattoo or Body Art Services

Education and Training Services

Bartending School
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Cooking and Culinary Art Schools
Cosmetology or Barber Schools
Driving Schools
Flight / Aviation Training Schools
Head Start Program
Nursery / Pre-kindergarten Schools
Sports / Recreational Instruction, Summer Camps, or Schools

Financial and Money Services

Bank
Check Cashers or Money Order Issuance Service
Consumer Lending
Credit Card Provider
Debt Collection / Judgment Recovery
Debt Management or Consumer Credit Counseling
Financial Planning and Consulting Service
Money Transmitter Service
Mortgage / Loan Brokerage
Portfolio and Investment Management
Premium Financing
Real Estate Credit Lending
Repossession Agency
Sales Financing
Securities, Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds Brokerage

Food, Beverages and Tobacco-Related Businesses

Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler / Manufacturing
Bakery
Bar or Tavern
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Store
Butcher Shop
Catering Service
Food / Beverage Importer
Food Mart / Convenience Store
Food Service Contractor
Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing / Dealer
Grocery / Supermarket
Health Food / Supplement Store
Meat / Poultry Processing / Dealer
Mobile Food Service
Recreational Marijuana Business
Restaurant
Tobacco and Tobacco Products Manufacturing / Sales
Vending Machines - Food / Beverage Items

Fuel and Mining

Biodiesel Fuel Producer
Fuel Importer or Distributor
Fuel Supplier or Wholesaler
Gasoline Service Station
Mining
Mining Support Services
Oil and Gas Extraction
Oil and Gas Field Support Services
Petroleum Refineries

Funeral Related Services

Cemeteries or Crematories
Funeral Homes & Funeral Services

Health Care

Audiology & Hearing Aid Service Center
Blood and Organ Bank
Home Health Care Services
Hospital / Medical Care Center
Medical Marijuana Business
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Nursing Home / Assisted-Living Facility
Optical/Eyecare Service Center
Pharmaceutical Distribution
Pharmacy and Drugstore
Physician, Dentist, or other Health Practitioner

Insurance

Insurance Agencies and Brokers
Reinsurance Carrier
Warranty / Service Contract Provider

Lodging and Traveler Accommodations

Camping Ground
Hotel / Motel / Inn
Vacation Rentals

Manufacturing

Agricultural Chemicals (Pesticides or Fertilizers) Manufacturing
Apparel Manufacturing
Bedding, Stuffed Toys & Upholstered Furniture Manufacturing
Chemical Products Manufacturing
Cosmetic Manufacturing
Explosives Manufacturing
Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (Non-Pharmaceutical)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Petrochemical Manufacturing
Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Pawnshop / Second Hand Dealers

Auctions
Pawnshop
Second Hand Dealers, Thrift Shop, or Used Merchandise Dealer

Pet-Related Businesses

Companion / Pet Animal Breeding
Kennel / Boarding / Grooming Service
Pet Food Manufacturing
Pet and Supply Store
Veterinary Service

Professional Services

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Service
Lobbying Service

Real Estate

Real Estate Agents or Broker
Real Estate Appraiser
Real Estate/Property Management Service
Trailer Park

Rental Services

Electronics and Appliance Rental or Leasing
Equipment or Commercial / Industrial Machinery Rental or Leasing

Retail and Wholesale Establishments

Fireworks Merchant Wholesaler or Retailer

Security

Armored Car Service
Bail Enforcement / Fugitive Recovery / Bounty Hunter Service
Investigative Service
Locksmith Service
Security or Fire Alarm Systems (Monitoring, Sales, Installation)
Security Guard or Patrol Service

Social Services

Adoption Agency
Adult Day Care Center
Child Day Care Center
Correctional Institution
Foster Care Placement Agency
Halfway House
Mental Health Facility
Residential Group or Foster Home
Retirement Home For the Elderly
Substance Abuse Facility

Telecommunication / Utilities

Telecommunication and Utility Provider

Transportation

Air Transport of Passengers for Tourism or Recreation
Aircraft Chartering
Ambulance / Ambulette Services
Bus and Other Transit Operating Service
Commercial Airline Service
Vehicle-for-Hire (Taxi, Limousine, Car Service)
Water Transport of Passengers for Tourism or Recreation
Watercraft Chartering

Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Collection / Treatment
Recycling Facility
Remediation Service (Mold / Lead / Asbestos)
Septic Tank and Related Services
Solid Waste Collection / Landfill
Used / Waste Tire Collection and Storage

Watercraft

Boat Manufacturing
Marina Operator
Watercraft Dealer / Leasing
Watercraft Repair / Maintenance

Weapons, Guns and Ammunition

Firearms or Ammunition Manufacturing / Dealer
Gun Shop / Gunsmith

Misc

Dry Cleaning or Laundry Service
Non-Profit/Charitable Organization
Small Appliance / Electronics Repair
Taxidermy Services

If you can't find the answers you need on this page contact us for help via email at [email protected].