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Add or edit a nexus

Learn how to add or edit a nexus for a jurisdiction.

  1. Log in to Global Tax Determination and go to Settings > Nexus and Registrations.
  2. Select the country from the dropdown.
    A list of jurisdictions in that country will appear.
  3. Find the jurisdiction where you have tax obligation and select the registration status from the dropdown.
    Note:

    Some jurisdictions are set to always inherit the nexus of the jurisdiction above them. For example, a local jurisdiction will usually have the same nexus as the state. These jurisdictions are grayed out and can't be selected or edited.

  4. If the jurisdiction is outside of the United States, click + Add Number and enter the registration number, then click Enter.
  5. When you are finished, click Save Changes.

Add or edit a nexus for an independent taxing jurisdiction

Learn how to add or edit a nexus for an independent taxing jurisdiction.

When you add a nexus for a jurisdiction, GTD will automatically include most local taxing jurisdictions in that nexus. However, it will not assume that your company has tax obligation in an independent jurisdiction. Also called home-rule jurisdictions, independent jurisdictions have their own nexus rules. If your company has tax obligation in one of these local jurisdictions, you need to add it manually.
Note:

Sovos releases a list of current independent taxing jurisdictions at the end of every month.

  1. Log in to GTD and go to Settings > Nexus and Registrations.
  2. Select the country from the dropdown.
    A list of jurisdictions in that country will appear.
  3. Find the jurisdiction that the independent jurisdiction falls under, then click Locals.
    A list of local jurisdictions will appear.
  4. Find the independent jurisdiction and select the registration status from the dropdown.
  5. If the jurisdiction is outside the United States, click + Add Number and enter the registration number, then click Enter.
  6. Click Save Changes.