Admissions Policies

Admission Requirements

Admission requires affiliation with a retail business (i.e., ownership, full-time employment) reselling merchandise similar to what is represented in one of the Dallas Market Center’s showrooms.

All businesses are subject to a $150.00 new business application fee and have 90 calendar days to qualify by completing the application and submitting the required documents for the designated business type.

Dallas Market Center reserves the right to request additional business identification if deemed necessary.

All businesses are required to requalify every 2 to 4 years, based on business type.

Business Categories & Requirements

Commercial Business

A business that maintains and operates a physical storefront location.

Required Documents:

• Sales Tax Permit with appropriate SIC or NAICS code.

Plus one of the following:

• Copy of active Lease or Deed showing use of premises and signature page (must be for at least six months).

• Picture of active Storefront with permanent signage attached to the building.

• Proof of ownership or full-time employment.

Kiosk | Booth Rental

A compact, standalone structure with retail operations within a larger, physical storefront or venue.

Required Documents:

• Sales Tax Permit with appropriate SIC or NAICS code.

Plus one of the following:

• Copy of active Lease showing use of premises and signature page, along with the last two rent checks or payment confirmation receipts (lease must last for at least 6 months).

• Three months of recent Paid Booth Rental Receipts within the past six months.

• Proof of ownership or full-time employment.

Gift Shops

Includes retail operations within other establishments such as hospitals, museums, and places of worship.

Required Documents:

• Sales Tax Permit with appropriate SIC or NAICS code or Tax Exemption Permit.

Plus one of the following:

• Active, live Website with E-Commerce, including a shopping cart and a minimum of 30 separate items (one item in three different colors still counts as one item, and sold-out items do not count).

• Proof of an active Gift Shop within Establishment.

• $3,000 in wholesale invoices within the last 12 months (must be itemized and tax-exempt).

• Proof of ownership, full-time employment, or volunteer credentials.

E-Retailer | Business in Home

A business maintained and operated from home or exclusively online.

Required Documents:

• Sales Tax Permit with appropriate SIC or NAICS code.

Plus one of the following:

• Active, live Website with E-Commerce, including a shopping cart and a minimum of 30 separate items.

• $3,000 in wholesale invoices within the last 12 months (must be itemized and tax-exempt).

• Signed quarterly State Sales Tax Return with payment check or e-file receipt (filing must show sales and taxes paid; if no taxes have been paid, wholesale invoices must be provided).

• Proof of ownership or full-time employment.

International Business

A business maintained and operated outside of the continental U.S.

Required Documents:

• International Retail Business License.

Plus one of the following:

• Website or Physical Storefront (must be open to the public and not require a login, password, or membership to access).

• $3,000 in wholesale invoices within the last 12 months (must be itemized and tax-exempt).

• Proof of ownership or full-time employment.

Additional Buyers/Full-Time Employees

Part-time employees, reps, contractors, and interns are not eligible to be added as buyers. Proof of employment must be from the previous three-week period.

Required Documents (based on business type) as outlined above

Plus one of the following:

• Copy of cancelled Payroll Check or Stub reflecting a minimum of 32 hours worked per week or a salaried position. The check must show front and back to confirm it was deposited, as well as company name, buyer's name, and amount deposited.

• Corporate-issued Credit Card with the individual's name and company name (card number may be hidden).

Owner's Family Members

Spouses and children (age 18+) of business owners can be added without proof of employment and are eligible to receive courtesy badges for market dates by visiting the registration desk onsite. A valid state or government-issued ID is required.

In-laws and other relatives need to show proof of full-time employment to gain admittance and are not eligible for courtesy badges. However, buyers may visit the registration desk onsite to obtain guest passes (limited to 2), which can be purchased for a non-refundable $50 fee per guest.

Required Documents:

• Valid Driver's License for spouses and children (age 18+) eligible for a courtesy badge and other relatives eligible for a guest badge.

Owner | Business Partner

Required Documents (based on business type) as outlined above

Plus:

• Copy of Partnership/Operating Agreement reflecting ownership and/or partnership.

• Personalized, imprinted Business Card with the individual's appropriate title (e.g., Owner, Partner, CEO).

• Operating Agreement showing company name and listing all Managing Partners.

• Admission requires current membership with accredited trade associations and relevant state licenses/certifications.
• All businesses are subject to a $150.00 new business application fee and have 90 calendar days to qualify by completing the application and submitting the required documents for the designated business type.
• Dallas Market Center reserves the right to request additional business identification, if deemed necessary.
• All businesses are required to requalify every 4 years.

Registered Interior Designer | Architect, Builder, Specifier

Independent Designer

Business in Home | Decorators, Event Planners, Etc.

Please contact our registration team  to have your guest added.  

📞 Guest Desk | (214) 655-6131
Email Registration

Most wholesale industries do not qualify for admission at this time. Floral wholesalers are the only exception. To gain admission, manufacturers/wholesalers (including Manufacturer Representatives, Independent Representatives, or Suppliers) must be current exhibitors or leaseholders.  

Otherwise, you may purchase a non-exhibiting manufacturer's guest badge for $250 per person, valid for one week. You must purchase these upon arrival, and may not be purchased in advance. Please visit the New Business Registration counter when you enter the building. Requirements include a valid state or government ID (e.g. driver's license or passport), a personalized business card, and your form of payment (e.g. credit card).

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• Admission requires affiliation with a non-profit organization and/or association.
• All businesses are subject to a $150.00 new business application fee and have 90 calendar days to qualify by completing the application and submitting the required documents for the designated business type.
• Dallas Market Center reserves the right to request additional business identification, if deemed necessary.
• All businesses are required to requalify every 4 years.

Non-Profit Organizations | Trade Associations