🏛️ Texas Sales Tax Permit

Step-by-step guide for Stylify / Elev8 Ventures LLC

Free to Apply 1–2 Week Processing Required Before Launch Created by Charlotte · Feb 27, 2026
⚠️ Name Alignment Note

The TX SOS name change (KW Aesthetics → Elev8 Ventures) is pending. Until the IRS EIN record is updated, use KW Aesthetics LLC on the permit application — it must match your EIN records exactly. You can update the permit after the IRS confirms the name change.

📋 Before You Start — Have These Ready
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Federal EIN
92-2671269 (KW Aesthetics LLC)
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Legal Business Name
KW Aesthetics LLC (until IRS updated)
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Business Address
Your home address (current registered address)
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SSN
May be required for identity verification
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Start Date
Estimated first Texas sale (your launch date)
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Estimated Monthly Sales
Can enter a conservative estimate (e.g., $500/mo)
Step-by-Step Application
1
Go to the Texas Comptroller Website
Navigate to the permit application portal.
  • Go to comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/permit/
  • Click "Apply for a Sales and Use Tax Permit"
  • This takes you to the eSystems portal (permit.cpa.state.tx.us)
🔗 Open Texas Comptroller →
2
Log In or Create an eSystems Account
You need a Texas Comptroller eSystems account to apply online.
  • If you have an existing account, log in now
  • If not, click "Enroll" to create a new account — takes about 5 minutes
  • You'll need your EIN and a valid email address
  • Note: The eSystems account is separate from any other Texas government login you may have
3
Start a New Permit Application
Select the correct permit type for Stylify.
  • In your eSystems dashboard, select "New Application"
  • Choose "Sales and Use Tax Permit"
  • Select Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax (standard for SaaS)
4
Enter Business Information
Fill in the details about your business.
  • Legal business name: KW Aesthetics LLC (must match IRS EIN records exactly)
  • DBA / trade name: Stylify (optional but good to include)
  • Federal EIN: 92-2671269
  • Business type: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Business address: Your home address (current registered address)
  • Business phone & email: Your contact info
5
Describe Your Business Activity
This determines your tax classification. Be accurate here.
  • Business description: "SaaS platform — social media content creation and scheduling software"
  • NAICS code: 519130 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services) — this matches Texas's classification of Stylify as a taxable data processing service
  • What do you sell? Subscriptions to software-as-a-service (SaaS) for social media content creation
  • Do you sell online? Yes
  • Primary location of customers: Texas (initially); nationwide (eventually)
  • Note: Texas classifies SaaS as a "data processing service" — taxable at 8.25% (6.25% state + up to 2% local). Stripe Tax handles this automatically once configured.
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Enter Sales Information
Provide estimated sales volumes and start date.
  • First date of taxable sales: Your planned launch date (or today if launching soon)
  • Estimated monthly taxable sales: Enter a reasonable estimate. Early stage: $500–$1,000/mo is fine. You can update later.
  • Filing frequency: The system will assign this based on your estimated sales. For under ~$10K/year, expect quarterly filing.
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Owner/Officer Information
You'll need to provide details about yourself as the LLC member.
  • Provide your full legal name, SSN, and home address as the managing member
  • Title: Managing Member
  • This is standard for single-member LLCs and is required for identity verification
  • The SSN is used for verification only — it does not appear on the permit itself
8
Review and Submit
Double-check everything before submitting.
  • Review all entries — particularly the business name (must match EIN records) and start date
  • Submit the application — it's free
  • You'll receive a confirmation email with a reference number immediately
  • The permit itself arrives within 1–2 weeks (sometimes sooner; sometimes they mail a physical copy)
  • Save your application reference number. You'll need it if you need to follow up.
After You Receive Your Permit

Step 9: Record Your Permit Number

Your Texas Sales Tax Permit number will be an 11-digit number. Keep it somewhere safe — you'll need it for TaxJar setup.

Step 10: Enable Stripe Tax Registration

  1. Go to Stripe Dashboard → Tax → Registrations
  2. Click "Add registration" → United States → Texas
  3. Enter your permit number and effective date (your launch date or today)
  4. Stripe will now collect TX sales tax automatically on all TX customer transactions
  5. The 20% service exemption (§151.351) is applied automatically by Stripe Tax
🔗 Stripe Tax Registrations →

Step 11: Connect TaxJar AutoFile

TaxJar handles your quarterly filing automatically so you never miss a deadline. Cost: ~$140/year for TX quarterly.

  1. Sign up at taxjar.com → choose the AutoFile plan
  2. Connect your Stripe account (TaxJar pulls transaction data automatically)
  3. Enable AutoFile for Texas
  4. TaxJar will file and remit your TX sales tax each quarter — no manual action needed
🔗 TaxJar →
📅 Expected Timeline
Today (Feb 27)
Submit the permit application (free, 20–30 min)
March 6–13
Receive permit number (1–2 week processing)
Upon receipt
Enable Stripe Tax TX registration + connect TaxJar AutoFile (~45 min)
Launch day
Stripe Tax collects TX sales tax automatically on every TX transaction
Q2 2026 (Apr 30)
TaxJar files and remits first quarterly TX sales tax return automatically
📖 Reference

Full research and legal basis in Stylify SaaS Sales Tax Research · Charlotte's research confirms Stylify is a taxable "data processing service" in TX (9.2/10 confidence) · Stripe Tax handles the 20% exemption under §151.351 automatically · Only TX customers charged tax until nexus crossed in other states

Stylify · Texas Sales Tax Permit Guide · Charlotte (COO) · February 27, 2026