Q: How do I register as a vendor with the State of Florida? The Vendor Information Portal (VIP) of the MyFloridaMarketPlace website provides new vendor registration directly on the home page. The system will ask if you seek state business enterprise certification.
Here's how to get a vendor's license: Register the business name. Determine the appropriate business structure. Check federal requirements. Apply for a state vendor's license. Check local requirements. Collect sales tax. Maintain tax records. Obtain an out-of-state seller license.
A transient vendor travels from place to place selling ice cream or a variety of items, stopping periodically. The applicant must be approved by the Zoning Division (561-233-5200) and possess a license for his office location from PBC Tax Collector (561-355- 2272), and Hotels & Restaurants (850-487-1395) (if food).
If you are a new vendor with Palm Beach County you must register as a new vendor through VSS. Once VSS registration is complete, you must submit your Vendor Registration Summary and your W-9 and/or W-8 Form to PBCVendor@pbcgov (email) or to 561-242-6744 (fax).
Step 1: Familiarize Yourself With the Industry. Step 2: Determine Your Business Goals. Step 3: Lay the Foundation to Become a Vendor. Step 4: Get Any Necessary Licensing or Registrations. Step 5: Market to and Network With Your Target Audience. Step 6: Negotiate Your First Sale. Step 7: Learn to Use the Vendor Portal.