Michigan Sales Tax Guide for E-Commerce Retailers

Am I required to collect sales tax in Michigan?

Businesses that have an employee, location (including inventory in a warehouse), or who do other business in the state are required to register for a sales tax permit and collect sales tax from buyers in Michigan. 

E-commerce businesses with economic nexus in Michigan are also required to register and collect.

You have economic nexus in Michigan if you made more than $100,000 or 200 transactions in Michigan in the preceding calendar year.

How to Register for an Michigan Sales Tax Permit

You can register for a sales tax permit at the Michigan Department of Treasury. 
Need help? Contact us for help with your Michigan sales tax registration.

How to Collect Michigan Sales Tax

Michigan only has a single statewide sales tax rate. This means that if you make a sale to a buyer in Michigan, you only charge every buyer one single rate. The current rate as of 2023 is 6%.

Learn more about origin and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

Learn more about how to collect the right amount of state plus local sales tax here.

How to File Sales Tax in Michigan

When your Michigan sales tax due date rolls around, you can either file yourself online or let a partner like HOST take this onerous task off your plate. Learn more about handing off your sales tax filings to HOST here!

More about Michigan Sales Tax

Learn more about Michigan sales tax at the Michigan Department of Treasury.