Resellers & Retailers
Businesses buying lighting to resell as merchandise may qualify with the right resale documentation.
Vinlighting · U.S. Customers
Sales Tax Exemption
Buying lighting for resale or on behalf of a qualifying tax-exempt organization? You may be eligible to order without sales tax. Here's what we'll need to review your request.
Exemption takes effect only after we confirm approval.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility depends on who's buying the lighting, how it will be used, and where it's being delivered.
Interior Designers
Design professionals may qualify when lighting is purchased for resale. Trade membership alone isn't enough.
Tax-Exempt Organizations
Certain nonprofits and other organizations may qualify with documentation accepted by the delivery state.
Government Purchasers
Qualifying agency purchases may be exempt when the purchaser and payment meet the applicable rules.
Purchasing lighting for an installation project or for your own space? Please read our important guidelines before applying.
Before You Apply
What You'll Need
A complete application helps us review your request without going back and forth for missing details.
- A completed and signed resale certificate or other proof of exemption accepted for your purchase.
- Your legal business or organization name, address, and Vinlighting account email.
- Your sales tax or resale registration number, if required by the form.
- The state where your order will be delivered and how the lighting will be used.
- Any additional records relevant to your exemption, such as government purchasing documents.
State Documents
Resale Certificates by State
These are common forms for purchases delivered to New York, California, and South Carolina. Always use the current form provided by the state.
New York
ST-120 · Resale Certificate
For qualifying purchases of goods for resale. Contractors generally cannot use this form to buy construction materials.
Official ST-120 PDF (opens in a new tab)California
CDTFA-230 · General Resale Certificate
For qualifying purchases made for resale. California also allows other certificate formats that contain the required information.
Official CDTFA-230 PDF (opens in a new tab)South Carolina
ST-8A · Resale Certificate
For qualifying purchases of goods for resale, lease, or rental under South Carolina law.
Official ST-8A PDF (opens in a new tab)For Your Certificate
Seller Information
If your resale certificate asks for the seller's name and address, use the following details.
Minimalist Living Ltd
2501 W 26th Ave, Unit 1258
Denver, CO 80211
United States
Denver, CO 80211
United States
Minimalist Living Ltd is the legal seller operating Vinlighting. Enter your own business details under Purchaser or Buyer.
Shipping to another state?
Ask us which documents to send →
Different transactions may require different forms. We review each request under the rules that apply to the order.
The Process
How to Apply
Four simple steps to get your request to our team.
Use Your Account Email
Use the email address linked to your Vinlighting account or previous orders.
Complete Your Certificate
Fill in the appropriate form, include the seller details above, and sign it where required.
Send Your Request
Submit your business details, delivery state, purchase purpose, and supporting document.
Wait for Confirmation
We'll review your request and let you know if anything else is needed before approval.
After Approval
Shopping With Your Exemption
Once we've approved your request, use the same email address at checkout that's associated with your approved Vinlighting account.
Your exemption can apply to orders covered by the documents we have on file. Orders shipped to a different state—or purchased for a different use—may still be taxable.
Please check the tax amount before placing your order. If something doesn't look right, contact us before checking out.
Good to Know
Important Guidelines
A valid certificate is only one part of the review. How the lighting is used matters, too.
Resale isn't the same as personal use.
Resale certificates generally can't be used for fixtures kept for your own home, office, or showroom.
Installation projects may have different rules.
Buying fixtures for construction or installation work isn't always treated the same as reselling merchandise.
The delivery state matters.
A certificate accepted for one state or type of purchase might not cover another.
Blanket certificates still have limits.
They can cover repeat qualifying purchases, not every order or every purchase purpose.
Vinlighting's Trade Program is separate from sales tax exemption. Discounts do not establish tax-exempt status.
A Few Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm an interior designer. Can I apply?
Yes. Interior designers may qualify when lighting is bought for resale and the purchase meets the state's rules. Designing a space for a client doesn't, by itself, make every fixture tax exempt.
What if I'm buying fixtures for a construction or installation project?
Those purchases may be taxed differently from merchandise bought for resale. Tell us how the fixtures will be used so we can review the right documentation for your order.
Can I just send my EIN letter or seller's permit?
Usually not. Those documents can support your business details, but a completed resale or exemption certificate is generally needed to establish an exempt purchase.
Do I need a new certificate for every order?
Not always. A valid blanket certificate may cover repeat purchases of the same qualifying kind. A single-use certificate is limited to the transaction specified.
Will my exemption work in every state?
Not necessarily. The documentation and rules can change with the delivery state. If you're shipping to a new state, we may need additional information.
Can I still use my Trade Program discount?
Trade pricing and sales tax exemption are separate. If you're eligible for both, your applicable trade benefits can still apply, but the tax treatment depends on the order.
How long does the review take?
We review requests individually. We'll reach out if we need more details. If you need an exemption for an upcoming order, please apply before checking out.
Why am I still seeing sales tax at checkout?
Check that you're using your approved account email. The delivery state or purchase purpose may also fall outside your approved exemption. If you're unsure, please email us before paying.
Can I get sales tax refunded on a past order?
Send us your order number and supporting documents. We'll review whether an adjustment is possible under the rules for that transaction. Refunds are not automatic.
Can nonprofits and government agencies apply?
Yes, when the purchase qualifies under the applicable state rules. These organizations may need different documents from a standard resale certificate.
Send Your Request
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the form below and attach your completed certificate or other supporting document. We'll contact you if we need anything else.
Submitting a form doesn't automatically make your account tax exempt. We'll confirm when your request has been approved.
Need help? Email support@vinlighting.com.
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