Standard rate
The standard sales tax rate in North Dakota for 2024 is 5%.
Who is obliged to register sales tax in North Dakota
If you do not meet the Small Seller Exception then you will need to be registered and begin collecting the tax in North Dakota.
North Dakota Sales Tax Holiday
North Dakota does not currently have any sales tax holidays.
Threshold
100,000$
Marketplace thresholds by state
The special rules are applicable to the SAAS business.
Software as Service Tax Thresholds by state.
Online Marketplaces
If the marketplace isn’t collecting North Dakota sales tax on sales made in North Dakota, you must register and collect the tax. You should check with your trading platform whether it collects tax for you or not.
Registration procedure
Registration in North Dakota online through Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) – is the easiest way. As soon as your application is filled and submitted, the Tax Department of North Dakota will issue you a sales tax permit number and additional instructions (how to file and pay the tax online).
Sales tax payment and filing date
The period for filing and paying tax returns is calculated based on the total annual gross revenue.
Remote sellers must due all returns before the last day of the month following the reporting period.
The Tax Department may require the filing of returns and payment of sales tax on a monthly, quarterly, annual, or another basis.
Penalty and interest
Late Filing Penalty – Greater of 5% of the tax due per month or fraction (maximum 25%) or $5.
North Dakota Sales Tax Nexus
- Physical Nexus: Physical presence, such as offices, employees, or inventory in North Dakota, creates a physical Nexus for sales tax.
- Economic Nexus: North Dakota requires remote sellers with sales exceeding $100,000 in the state in the previous calendar year to collect and remit sales tax.