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; including but not limited to, Convenience/Restaurants, Gift shops, Floral Shops, Boutiques, Furniture Stores, etc.

Required Documents:

• State sales & Use Tax Permit with appropriate NAICS/SIC code.

• Proof of Ownership or Full-Time employment.

Plus one of the following:

• Commercial Leasing showing use of premises and signature page - Must be for at least six months. 

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

Kiosk | Booth Rental

A compact, standalone structure with retail operations within a larger, physical storefront or venue; including but not limited to Painted Tree, Antique Malls, Boutique Partnerships, etc.

Required Documents:

• State sales & Use Tax Permit with appropriate NAICS/SIC code.

• Activate leasing showing use of premises and signature page, as well as the last two rent checks or payment confirmation/receipts. If the lease is newly executed, then we need to see the first month's check or payment confirmation/receipt- lease must be for at least 6 months.

• Proof of ownership or full-time employment.

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 including but not limited to; hospitals, museums, places of worship, etc. 

Required Documents:

• Sales Tax Permit & Use Tax permit with appropriate NAICS/SIC or 501 (c)3 permit.

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

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).

E-Retailer | Business in Home

A business maintained and operated from home or exclusively online; including but not limited to, E-Commerce Boutiques, Social Media Live Sales, Pop-Up Shops and Mobile Boutiques, etc. 

Required Documents:

• State sales & Use Tax Permit with appropriate NAICS/SIC code.

• Proof of Ownership or Full-Time employment.

Plus one of the following:

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

• Recently signed quarterly/monthly state tax return with payment check or e-file receipt - must show sales and at least $25 in paid taxes, not including fees. 

• Active website with shopping cart and at least 30 separate and unique items for sale - One item in three different colors still counts as one and sold out items do not count at all.  

International Business

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

Required Documents:

• International Retail Business License.

• Proof of ownership or fulltime employment.

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).

Additional Buyers/Full-Time Employees

Registered buyer can bring their spouse and children to any Market and always receive a free courtesy badge. Minors, clients, part-time employees, reps, contractors and interns are not eligible to be added as buyers.  Proof of employment must be from the pervious three-week pay period. 

Required Documents (based on business type) as outlined above

Plus:

• Corporate Credit Card; must show buyer's name and company name. 
• Paystub (direct deposit) must show company name, buyer's name at least 32 hours worked or on a salary basis (must be within three weeks of the date it is being shown). 
• Cancelled payroll check; must show front and back to confirm it was deposited and amount must show full-time hours of paid work (must be within three weeks of the date it is being shown). 

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:

• Personalized business card; must show appropriate association title (ex. owner, partner, CEO, COO, CFO, President, Vice President)

• Partnership Agreement signed and dated by all parties involved.

• Operating agreement 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

Upon arrival, admission for 4 clients at no charge will be permitted. Clients must provide a valid state or government issued ID (ex. driver's license or passport) and must be accompanied by a qualified Designer, Architect or Builder during their visit. 

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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A business that operates within other establishments; including but not limited to, Hospitals, Museums, Places of Worship, etc.

Required Documents:

• 501 (c)3 permit. 
• Proof of full-time employment or volunteer credentials.

Plus one of the following:

• Active Website with shopping cart & at least 30 separate and unique items available for purchase – One item in three different colors still counts as one and sold-out items do not count at all.
• Active Gift Shop within the Establishment.
• $3,000 in wholesale invoices within the last 12 months – Must be itemized and tax-exempt.

Non-Profit Organizations | Trade Associations