All exhibitors at ARTIVÁL are responsible for setting up their own merchant accounts for processing payments. Artists must hold a valid and current California State Board of Equalization Seller’s Permit to participate in the festival. It is the sole responsibility of each artist to manage all sales transactions and to comply with tax payment requirements at the city, county, state, and federal levels. Additionally, artists must have their seller’s permit readily available onsite during the festival.

 

As mandated by the State of California, all artists participating in ARTIVÁL are required to file a Sales & Use Tax Return for any transactions conducted at the event.

 

If you do not currently have a seller’s permit, you may apply for one at the following link: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

 

For the purpose of obtaining a Seller's Permit, use the following festival location address: 200 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 (Please note: Do not mail a copy of your permit to this address.)