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      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_who",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Who needs a sales tax licence",
      "summary": "Any business with a physical presence in South Dakota that sells goods, electronically transferred products or services must be licensed for sales tax collection.",
      "body": "Any business with a physical presence in South Dakota that sells goods, electronically transferred products or services must be licensed for sales tax collection.\n\nWhat South Dakota Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Any business with a physical presence in South Dakota is required to be licensed for sales tax collection. Gross sales or transactions include the sale of tangible personal property, any products transferred electronically, or services.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "Any business with a physical presence in South Dakota is required to be licensed for sales tax collection. Gross sales or transactions include the sale of tangible personal property, any products transferred electronically, or services.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SD Department of Revenue: who needs a licence",
      "topic": "Who needs a sales tax licence",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_how",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "How to get a sales tax licence",
      "summary": "A sales tax licence is obtained through the online Tax License Application.",
      "body": "A sales tax licence is obtained through the online Tax License Application.\n\nWhat South Dakota Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Register for a South Dakota sales tax license using the online Tax License Application .”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "Register for a South Dakota sales tax license using the online Tax License Application .",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SD Department of Revenue: how to get a licence",
      "topic": "How to get a sales tax licence",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_permit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SDCL 10-45-24: Retailer permit",
      "summary": "Statute requires an application to the Department of Revenue naming the business name and location of each place of business.",
      "body": "Statute requires an application to the Department of Revenue naming the business name and location of each place of business.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws) actually says:\n\n“Each retailer or person engaging in a business in this state whose receipts are subject to sales tax shall file with the Department of Revenue, an application for a permit.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/10-45-24.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws)",
      "evidence_quote": "Each retailer or person engaging in a business in this state whose receipts are subject to sales tax shall file with the Department of Revenue, an application for a permit.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SDCL 10-45-24",
      "topic": "Retailer permit",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_permit2",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SDCL 10-45-25: Permit is personal and per location",
      "summary": "A permit is not assignable, is valid only for the person and place designated, must be displayed, and stays effective without further fees until cancelled or revoked.",
      "body": "A permit is not assignable, is valid only for the person and place designated, must be displayed, and stays effective without further fees until cancelled or revoked.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws) actually says:\n\n“A permit is not assignable and shall be valid only for the person in whose name it is issued and for the transaction of business at the place designated therein. The permit shall at all times be conspicuously displayed at the place for which issued. Each permit is valid and effective without further payment of fees until canceled or revoked.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/10-45-25.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws)",
      "evidence_quote": "A permit is not assignable and shall be valid only for the person in whose name it is issued and for the transaction of business at the place designated therein. The permit shall at all times be conspicuously displayed at the place for which issued. Each permit is valid and effective without further payment of fees until canceled or revoked.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SDCL 10-45-25",
      "topic": "Permit is personal and per location",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_unlic",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SDCL 10-45-48.1: Operating without a licence is a crime",
      "summary": "Engaging in business as a retailer without a sales tax licence is a Class 1 misdemeanor, a Class 6 felony if after written notice from the secretary.",
      "body": "Engaging in business as a retailer without a sales tax licence is a Class 1 misdemeanor, a Class 6 felony if after written notice from the secretary.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws) actually says:\n\n“(5) Engages in business as a retailer under this chapter without obtaining a sales tax license is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor;”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/10-45-48.1.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws)",
      "evidence_quote": "(5) Engages in business as a retailer under this chapter without obtaining a sales tax license is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor;",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SDCL 10-45-48.1",
      "topic": "Operating without a licence is a crime",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_dba",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SDCL 37-11-1: Fictitious name statement",
      "summary": "A fictitious name statement is filed electronically with the Secretary of State or on paper with any register of deeds; renewed every fifth year; $10 fee.",
      "body": "A fictitious name statement is filed electronically with the Secretary of State or on paper with any register of deeds; renewed every fifth year; $10 fee.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws) actually says:\n\n“The fictitious name statement shall be electronically filed with the secretary of state, or filed in paper form with any register of deeds in the state. The filing shall be renewed every fifth year thereafter. A fee of ten dollars shall be paid with each new filing and renewal.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/37-11-1.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws)",
      "evidence_quote": "The fictitious name statement shall be electronically filed with the secretary of state, or filed in paper form with any register of deeds in the state. The filing shall be renewed every fifth year thereafter. A fee of ten dollars shall be paid with each new filing and renewal.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SDCL 37-11-1",
      "topic": "Fictitious name statement",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_dba5",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SDCL 37-11-5: Consequence of not filing a DBA",
      "summary": "A business that has not filed the required fictitious name statement cannot maintain a legal action in its business name or enforce rights arising out of the business until it files.",
      "body": "A business that has not filed the required fictitious name statement cannot maintain a legal action in its business name or enforce rights arising out of the business until it files.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws) actually says:\n\n“No person or firm operating or interested in a business, may maintain any legal action in the name under which the business is conducted unless the person or firm has complied with”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/37-11-5.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws)",
      "evidence_quote": "No person or firm operating or interested in a business, may maintain any legal action in the name under which the business is conducted unless the person or firm has complied with",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SDCL 37-11-5",
      "topic": "Consequence of not filing a DBA",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_dbapage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DBA registration terms",
      "summary": "The Secretary of State's DBA page says a DBA registration must be renewed every 5 years and that DBA registration does not form an LLC or corporation.",
      "body": "The Secretary of State's DBA page says a DBA registration must be renewed every 5 years and that DBA registration does not form an LLC or corporation.\n\nWhat South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services actually says:\n\n“This page registers DBA - Business Names ONLY. It does NOT form/create new LLCs or Corporations, etc.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Fictitious/FictitiousHome.aspx",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services",
      "evidence_quote": "This page registers DBA - Business Names ONLY. It does NOT form/create new LLCs or Corporations, etc.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SD Secretary of State: DBA registry",
      "topic": "DBA registration terms",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_dbafee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SD Secretary of State: filing fees: DBA fee",
      "summary": "DBA (fictitious) business name registration costs $10; amendment $10; renewal $10; cancellation no charge.",
      "body": "DBA (fictitious) business name registration costs $10; amendment $10; renewal $10; cancellation no charge.\n\nWhat South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services actually says:\n\n“DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration $10 Amendment to DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration $10 Renewal of DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration $10 Cancellation of DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration NO CHARGE”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdsos.gov/general-information/filing-fees.aspx",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services",
      "evidence_quote": "DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration $10 Amendment to DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration $10 Renewal of DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration $10 Cancellation of DBA (Fictitious) Business Name Registration NO CHARGE",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SD Secretary of State: filing fees",
      "topic": "DBA fee",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_llc",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SDCL 47-34A-201: LLC as separate entity",
      "summary": "A limited liability company is a legal entity distinct from its members.",
      "body": "A limited liability company is a legal entity distinct from its members.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws) actually says:\n\n“A limited liability company is a legal entity distinct from its members.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/Statute/47-34A-201",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature (South Dakota Codified Laws)",
      "evidence_quote": "A limited liability company is a legal entity distinct from its members.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SDCL 47-34A-201",
      "topic": "LLC as separate entity",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_remote",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Out-of-state sellers",
      "summary": "A business without physical presence must obtain a South Dakota sales tax licence and collect tax if its gross revenue from sales into South Dakota exceeded $100,000 in the previous or current calendar year.",
      "body": "A business without physical presence must obtain a South Dakota sales tax licence and collect tax if its gross revenue from sales into South Dakota exceeded $100,000 in the previous or current calendar year.\n\nWhat South Dakota Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“South Dakota law also requires any business without a physical presence in South Dakota to obtain a South Dakota sales tax license and pay applicable sales tax if the business meets the following criteria in the previous or current calendar year: Your business’s gross revenue from sales into South Dakota exceeded $100,000”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "South Dakota law also requires any business without a physical presence in South Dakota to obtain a South Dakota sales tax license and pay applicable sales tax if the business meets the following criteria in the previous or current calendar year: Your business’s gross revenue from sales into South Dakota exceeded $100,000",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SD Department of Revenue: remote sellers",
      "topic": "Out-of-state sellers",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_statebiz",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "No general state business licence",
      "summary": "The Department of Revenue business-tax pages describe the sales tax licence and other specific licences but no general state business or occupational licence for online creators.",
      "body": "The Department of Revenue business-tax pages describe the sales tax licence and other specific licences but no general state business or occupational licence for online creators.\n\nWhat South Dakota Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Business Tax Information Find a variety of tools and services to help you file, pay, and navigate South Dakota tax laws and regulations.”\n\nNote: ABSENCE RECORD (inferred from an index/listing or page that does not mention it, not from operative text). Read the DOR business tax index page and the sales/use tax page; no general state business licence is listed. City and county licences were not checked.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-17",
      "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "Business Tax Information Find a variety of tools and services to help you file, pay, and navigate South Dakota tax laws and regulations.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "SD Department of Revenue: business taxes index",
      "topic": "No general state business licence",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "SD",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7917_south_dakota_required_paperwork_and_licenses_sd_statute_index_access",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] South Dakota Codified Laws: statutory code access",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The official South Dakota legislative website for accessing statutes is experiencing technical issues and browser compatibility errors.",
      "body": "The official South Dakota legislative website for accessing statutes is experiencing technical issues and browser compatibility errors.\n\nWhat South Dakota Legislature actually says:\n\n“Your browser is not supportedPlease update your browser or download one of the following browsers:ChromeFirefoxEdge”\n\nNote: Anchor record indicating inability to access official statutes directly.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/default.aspx",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "South Dakota Legislature",
      "evidence_quote": "Your browser is not supportedPlease update your browser or download one of the following browsers:ChromeFirefoxEdge",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "7917-south-dakota-required-paperwork-and-licenses",
      "subject": "South Dakota Codified Laws",
      "topic": "statutory code access",
      "applies_to_country": "us-sd",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us-sd"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "failed",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap",
          "deferred_state_uncorroborated:us-sd"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    }
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}