Supplier FAQ

To find more resources for suppliers/vendors interested in doing business with California State Universities please visit the CSU Vendor Resources page. 

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• There is a California State Tax applied when services are performed in California.
• California nonresidents may be subject to CA tax withholding of 7%.
• All payments are 1099 tax reportable and there is no distinction between honorarium/service fee and travel reimbursement for a Domestic Guest/Special lecturer.

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• This is a Federal Tax applied when services are performed in the United States.
• Non-US residents may be subject to a federal tax withholding of 30% and/or a CA nonresident withholding tax of 7%.
• All international payment requests are routed for a tax analysis to determine the proper amount of taxes to withhold, if any. For tax purposes, there is a distinction between honorarium/service fee and travel reimbursement for a Foreign Guest/Special lecturer.

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• When SDSU does business with an Individual or Business Entity (for goods/services).  
• When there is an update or change of individual or business entity information (change of name, new address, entity status, etc…) a new SDSU Supplier Information Form is required.

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The Supplier Information form can be requested by emailing the Procure-to-Pay team. Once the request is submitted, a form will be sent via AdobeSign. Back to Top