Getting Started: How to Register

Are you ready to join the world’s largest B2B platform for handling returns and excess inventory?

Consider our quick start guide to B-Stock registration. We’ll list all the information you’ll need to prepare, how to create a buyer profile, and any FAQs you may have along the way.

Who can buy from B-Stock

All B-Stock buyers, no matter where they live in the world, must have a valid resale business. It means your business I would like to sell inventory purchased from B-Stock..

Build a buyer profile

By completing this section, you can begin purchasing inventory across the B-Stock platform.

• Business background and contact information
• tax information
• International shopping and freight (if applicable)

You will also be asked the following questions:

• Business type (retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer, other)
• What type of product are you looking for?

What you need to start registering

Here’s a summary of all the information that makes up your buyer profile:

• Company Name: Business name (can’t be changed later!)
• Business address: This is the address listed on your business tax documents. PO Box addresses are not accepted.
• Employer Identification Number (EIN): This is an identification number issued to businesses by the federal government. Your EIN is not the same as your reseller tax ID.
• Reseller Tax ID*: It is issued by the state government to authorize the collection of taxes upon sale to the end consumer/customer.
• Shipping address: This is where you will receive your order. If you have multiple shipping locations, you can enter additional addresses.
  • Commercial and Residential: You will also be asked whether your address is zoned commercial or residential and whether you can unload your truck at this location. This is important for future order delivery. Check your city’s government website for a zoning map.
• contact: Telephone/mobile number to receive shipping updates, payment notifications, and inventory notifications (depending on your notification settings).
• Import/export documents (if applicable): If you are interested in shopping internationally, you will be asked to provide your freight forwarder information. (Note: Not all sellers allow reselling outside the US. See a list of sellers that accept export here.)
• Responsible recycling documentation (if applicable): If your business is R2 certified, you have the option to add documentation. Some mobile merchants ask for this information when you shop in their stores.

Reseller Tax ID/Resale Certificate

This is the most important document you need to submit because it allows you to purchase wholesale goods tax-free. (It is your responsibility to collect this when reselling to customers.) Resale certificates vary by state. Differences may occur depending on where your inventory is shipped to.

*Reseller Tax ID may go by different names depending on the country, state or province in which your business is registered. Other names you may know this from include business tax ID number, seller’s permit number, sales tax certificate number, or sales tax ID number.

tip: The first reason for delays in profile approval is an invalid resale certificate. Check back to make sure your information is up to date!

Are you ready to start registering?

With just a few documents and 5 minutes, you can complete your registration and start browsing thousands of listings on B-Stock. Sign up now and start sourcing smarter. If you need assistance at any time during registration, we are here to help.