Get a New York State Resale Certificate of Authority ( a Sales Tax # ). Easy to Apply For - No Fee Charged.
Get a Consumer Affairs Permit (Easy To Apply For). Here there is a $10.00 per month fee, for each month you will be working. You can get a permit for 1 month or for several months.
You must register with Mardi Gras Festival Productions in order to work at our Spectacular events. You will receive a "Preferred Vendor" card and be entered into our system, so that you will receive all current schedules and updates. There is a $30.00 annual fee for Registration. As soon as you Register with Mardi Gras, we will guide you through all the steps and supply you with the forms you need to file for #'s 1) and 2) as listed above.
WHAT MUST I DO TO REGISTER WITH MARDI GRAS AND BECOME A "PREFERRED VENDOR"?
Simply call Mardi Gras at (212) 809-4900 and one of our specialists will be ready to assist you.
WHEN I CALL, WHAT INFORMATION MUST I HAVE READY?
Your Name, Address, Phone Number.
A description of the item you wish to vend.
Examples:
Food (what type of food?)
Craft (Hand made hats)
Merchandise (Leather Belts)
Your Credit Card.
Mardi Gras is equipped to handle this over the phone in just minutes.
HOW DO I DO BUSINESS WITH YOU?
You can call us, visit our office, or send us mail. You can pay with credit card or money order. We're on the 13th floor of 83 Maiden Lane in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District.
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