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Border States Uniform Sale for Resale Certifi cate Page 2 of 2
INSTRUCTIONS
The four border states of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas, together with the United Mexican States have formed the Border
States Caucus to work out programs to promote trade in the southwest region of the United States of America in accordance with the
objectives set out under NAFTA. The Caucus has developed the attached certifi cate to simplify the transactions in accordance with the
objective set out under the NAFTA Agreement in the border area. Businesses buying goods for resale in these states or the northern
border strip and border region of Mexico which will be transported across state and/or national borders may use this certifi cate in lieu of
a state resale certifi cate. Goods are materials and other tangible property. The certifi cate must be completed by the buyer and given to
the seller. The seller must retain this document as part of its accounting records. The seller must not accept an incomplete document as
it may be invalid. Similarly, the seller must insure the claim is applicable, that is, the type of goods fi ts the description of the purchaser’s
business and is likely for resale in that business. Laws vary by jurisdiction so that misuse of this certifi cate by a purchaser may be a
criminal offense or a civil penalty. Regardless, all competent authorities of the respective jurisdictions will actively validate use of this
certifi cate and vigorously pursue appropriate legal action for its misuse. If you believe this purchase is tax exempt for other reasons than
resale, you must use the local state form to claim that exemption.
SELLER INFORMATION
Enter the name and address of the seller at the top of the form.
PURCHASER INFORMATION
1. Enter your business name and address exactly as shown on the State or Federal Business Tax Permit for the location of the
business which is reselling these goods. “Business tax permit” means the license or registration provided by the jurisdiction for
sales, transaction privilege, gross receipts or value added taxes. United States purchasers: enter both your state business permit
number and your federal taxpayer identifi cation number. The United States taxpayer identifi cation number is either your Federal
Employer Identifi cation Number (FEIN) or your Social Security Number (SSN) if you do not have employees. The United Mexican
States taxpayer identifi cation number is the Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC). The following describes the state taxes and their
license or permit numbering which apply to this form:
State / Country Type Of Tax Type Of License / Permit / Number Issued
Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Transaction Privilege Tax License
California Sales Tax Sales Tax License
New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Taxpayer Identifi cation Number
Texas Sales Tax Texas Taxpayer Number
United Mexican States – Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC)
United States of America – Taxpayer Identifi cation Number (TIN)
2. You must describe the nature of your business so the seller can determine that your purchase for resale is valid.
3. If you are purchasing goods for resale in more than one state or country, enter the name and permit number on the line provided
for each jurisdiction. On lines 3a and 3b, enter the state and your permit or identifi cation number of each state to which these
goods are being shipped for resale. If you will be reselling these goods in more than two states, use another copy of this form for
the additional state information.
• On line 3c, if you are a United States business, enter your U.S. taxpayer identifi cation number.
• On line 3d, if you are a Mexican business, enter your Federal Taxpayers Registry.
4. Describe the goods being purchased.
5. Check the box indicating if this certifi cate applies to this single purchase or for a series of purchases. You may elect to fi le a
blanket certifi cate if you will be buying the same material from the same vendor for resale at the same location over a period of
time. Do not check this box unless you expect to make repeated purchases.
NOTE: Some states limit the length of period one certifi cate can cover. Call your local agent or tax authority for information.
CERTIFICATION
By completing and signing this certifi cate, you are attesting to the validity of the document. Buyers should understand that if they later
use the property purchased for resale for their own use, it will be subject to local use or related taxes. Exemption certifi cates accepted by
United States vendors from Mexican merchants must have a copy of their duly authorized Mexican Registration Form.
ADOR 60-0081f (4/03) Arizona Department of Revenue
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