Third-Party Sellers To Pay Georgia Sales Tax Under New Law - WABE
Georgia has enacted a law requiring third-party sellers on marketplace platforms to collect and remit state sales tax, effective July 1, 2024. This applies to sellers with over $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions in Georgia.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Third-party sellers on marketplace platforms (e.g., Amazon, eBay) selling to Georgia customers, especially China-sourced sellers and dropshippers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: July 1, 2024 (law effective date). Registration should be completed before then.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Previously, marketplace facilitators were responsible for collecting sales tax; now individual sellers must also collect and remit Georgia sales tax if they meet economic nexus thresholds.
Who it affects
Third-party sellers on marketplace platforms (e.g., Amazon, eBay) selling to Georgia customers, especially China-sourced sellers and dropshippers.
What you must do
Register with the Georgia Department of Revenue, collect sales tax on Georgia sales, and file returns.
Deadline
July 1, 2024 (law effective date). Registration should be completed before then.
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