North Dakota sales tax guide for SaaS businesses

Is your product taxable in North Dakota? Get up-to-date rates, nexus thresholds, and more from Anrok’s team of tax experts.

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Tax rates

Statewide base rate
5.00%
Average combined rate
7.04%
Local tax rates?
Yes

Nexus thresholds

Sales volume
$100,000
Transaction count
N/A
Physical nexus?
Yes

Products taxed

SaaS
No
Digital goods
Yes
Other digital products
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Is SaaS taxable in North Dakota?

Generally speaking, North Dakota does not tax SaaS or most digital goods and services. The state does tax gaming and traditionally downloaded software.

As a business owner selling digital products, it’s important to understand the specific tax laws in North Dakota to ensure your tax compliance. Failure to comply with tax laws can lead to hefty fines and penalties that can hurt your business’s bottom line.

If you’re a SaaS provider operating in North Dakota, it’s always best to consult with a tax professional to ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations.

How to determine if your product is taxable in North Dakota

Tax laws in North Dakota and other states are complex, and it can be challenging to determine whether your digital product is subject to sales tax or not. First, you need to accurately classify your product under the state’s tax laws, which will help you understand its taxability. Consulting a tax professional can help you ensure you’re correctly classifying your product based on its specific functionality.

Next, you need to understand whether you have sales tax nexus in North Dakota. Nexus refers to the connection between a business and a state that compels the business to collect sales tax from its customers in that state.

In North Dakota, a business has a sales tax nexus if any of the following conditions apply:

  • Having a physical presence, such as an office, store, or warehouse in the state.
  • Employing or using a salesperson, agent, or representative in the state.
  • Having over $100,000 in sales in the state within a calendar year.

If your business meets any of these criteria, and you sell taxable products in the state, you are required to collect sales tax from your North Dakota customers.

Sales tax compliance in North Dakota

Ensuring sales tax compliance in North Dakota involves several steps. Here are some guidelines to help you maintain sales tax compliance in the state:

  • Register for a sales tax permit: All businesses with nexus in North Dakota must register for a sales tax permit.
  • Collect sales tax: Once you have your sales tax permit, you need to collect the appropriate amount of sales tax on taxable transactions, including any taxable SaaS products and digital goods.
  • File sales tax returns: Businesses must file periodic sales tax returns, typically on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, depending on the sales volume. When filing the return, you need to report the total sales and taxable sales, as well as the sales tax collected during the reporting period.
  • Remit collected sales tax: Along with filing your sales tax return, you must also remit the collected sales tax to the state. Failure to do so could result in penalties and interest charges.

By following these guidelines and staying informed about the changing sales tax landscape in North Dakota, you can successfully navigate the complexities surrounding the taxability of SaaS and other digital products in the state.

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