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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.

Standard subscription

$199
Per month, all marketplaces.

Monthly subscription covering all major marketplaces and direct-sales nexus tracking. Reconciliation, reporting, nexus alerts.

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Annual

$1999
Save $389 vs. monthly.

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.

What are marketplace facilitator filings?
Marketplace facilitator laws require platforms like Amazon or Etsy to collect and remit sales tax on sales made through them, which affects how sellers handle their own sales tax filings and reconciliation for those sales. We flag how these rules affect your sales tax obligations and keep your records organized.
Do I still owe sales tax if the marketplace collects it?
For sales the marketplace collects and remits, you generally do not remit again, but you may still have filing or reporting obligations, and sales outside the marketplace remain your responsibility, so it is not a full exemption. We flag your obligations so you neither double-remit nor miss non-marketplace sales.
What is a marketplace facilitator?
A marketplace facilitator is a platform that facilitates third-party sales and, under these laws, is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax on those sales, shifting that burden from the individual seller for marketplace transactions. We flag which of your sales channels are facilitators so your filings reflect who collects.
How does this affect my sales tax filings?
You generally must account for marketplace-collected sales separately from your direct sales, since the tax on the former is handled by the platform, so reconciliation matters to avoid errors or double payment. We flag how to reconcile marketplace and direct sales so your filings are accurate.
Do I still need to register for sales tax?
Often yes: you may still need sales tax registration and filings for your direct sales or where you have nexus, even if a marketplace handles its sales, so registration is not eliminated. We flag your registration and filing obligations so you are covered where they apply.
What about sales across multiple states?
Marketplace facilitator rules and your own nexus vary by state, so multi-state sellers face a mix of marketplace-collected and self-collected obligations, which can be complex. We flag your obligations by state so your multi-state sales tax is handled correctly.
How do I reconcile marketplace sales?
By separating sales where the marketplace collected tax from your direct sales in your records and filings, so each is reported correctly and you do not remit tax the platform already handled. We keep your records organized so marketplace and direct sales reconcile cleanly.
What happens if I get this wrong?
Errors can mean double-paying tax, underreporting direct sales, or missing filings, all of which create problems, since sales tax non-compliance compounds. We flag how to handle marketplace and direct sales so your filings are accurate and you avoid over- or under-paying.
Can File.Business help with sales tax on marketplaces?
We keep your entity and records organized, flag your nexus and registration obligations, and how marketplace facilitator rules affect your filings and reconciliation, coordinating with your sales tax process, so marketplace and direct sales are handled correctly. See sales tax filing.

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