Manufacturing or Retail

[MariaMartini]

I am filling out my tax permit form.

Am I am retail or manufacturing business?

I just do cut vinyl and I outsource printed.

:U Rock:

 

[Checkers]

I would lean towards retail, but you may want to consult with your insurance agent before you decide. Depending on what you choose, you may be eligible for government programs offered to manufacturers, However, you may be taking on more liability by declaring yourself either or.

Checkers

 

[Bradster941]

This is a good question so I'm Bumping it up.

How is your Biz set up?

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[The Big Squeegee]

A manufacturer can make several variations to the product in order to give customers a choice.

Mc Donalds tried to qualify as a manufacturer but was turned down because the customer could order variations as they are produced. In other words, the customer is able to order custom made product.

If you make signs as a customized product you are a retailer. If you make signs to be distributed without modifications, you are a manufacturer.

 

[Bradster941]

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Thanks Dale,
Yet one more confusion cleared up in a sea of confusion....



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[MariaMartini]

Thanks! Yeah, I sent it in as a retailer. Only because they wanted a lot of extra information to be listed as a manufacturer.