Washington Business License

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General Business Licensing Guide
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General Business License Requirements for Washington.

Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Washington.

Washington General Business Licenses

Washington Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Law:

RCW § 19.02.070.

Ownership Requirements:

If your business structure will be one of the following, you must file with the Washington Secretary of State before filing the Business License Application:

  • Washington (Domestic) Corporation
  • Washington (Domestic) Partnership
  • Washington (Domestic) Liability Company
  • Washington (Domestic) Limited Liability Partnership
Notes:

You need a license if you meet 1 or more of the following criteria:

  • Your business grosses $12,000 or more per year.
  • You’re doing business using a name other than your full legal name.
  • You plan to hire employees within the next 90 days.
  • You sell a product or provide a service that is taxable.
  • Your business has specialty licenses available through the Business Licensing Service.

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online. 

Agency Fee:

Fees vary. There is a $50 fee for opening a new business and a $5 for registering a trade name, adding additional endorsements to an existing location, or making similar changes to an existing license. See the full fee schedule for more information. Online payments incur a $1.79 processing fee. 

Renewal Not Required

Not required



General business licenses do not need to be renewed.

Local General Business Licenses

City of Aberdeen Business License

Agency:City of Aberdeen - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $25
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Aberdeen Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Renewal Not Required

Not required



The license will remain in perpetuity as long as business taxes are kept paid and current. 

City of Airway Heights Business License

Agency:City of Airway Heights - City Hall/Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by number of employees

Notes:

Airway Heights Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary by number of employees
  • $5 renewal processing fee
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Airway Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Algona Business License

Agency:City of Algona - Administration Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Algona Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $5 renewal processing fee
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Algona Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Anacortes Business License

Agency:City of Anacortes - Finance Department - Business Licensing Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $40 city endorsement fee
  • $0 for businesses that are registered with the Secretary of State as nonprofit corporations
Notes:

Anacortes Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $40 renewal fee + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses that are registered with the Secretary of State as nonprofit corporations
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Anacortes Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Arlington Business License

Agency:City of Arlington - Community & Economic Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Addenda

Instructions:

Business license applications are submitted online through the Washington Department of Revenue. Additionally, new businesses must email a business license addenda to the city. 

Filing Method:

Online and email

Agency Fee:
  • $60
  • $0 for businesses that submit a copy of their IRS 501(c) certification with their application
Notes:

Arlington Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $60 renewal fee + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses that submit a copy of their IRS 501(c) certification with their application
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Arlington Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Auburn Business License

Agency:City of Auburn - Community Development Department - Permits, Licenses, & Inspections (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Auburn Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $5 renewal processing fee
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Auburn Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Bainbridge Island Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Notes:

Businesses with $3,000 or less in reported gross annual income are not required to obtain a license.

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$71

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$71

Due:

Annually

Bellevue Business License

Agency:City of Bellevue Bellevue Tax Division (WA)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 license fee + $5 minimum processing fee

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Licenses do not expire and do not need to be renewed.

City of Bellingham Business License

Agency:City of Bellingham - Finance Department - Business License & Tax (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Notes:

Bellingham Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Renewal Not Required

Not required



The license will remain in perpetuity as long as business taxes are kept paid and current. 

Benton City Business License

Agency:Benton City - City Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$55

Notes:

Benton City Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Benton City Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Black Diamond Business License

Agency:City of Black Diamond - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $70
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Black Diamond Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $70 + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Black Diamond Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Blaine Business License

Agency:City of Blaine - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Blaine Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75 + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
  • $25 + $5 renewal processing fee (home occupation business licenses only)
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Blaine Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Bonney Lake Business License

Agency:City of Bonney Lake - Public Services Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $60
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Bonney Lake Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $60 + $5 renewal fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Bonney Lake Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Bothell General Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on the number of employees:

 

  • $83 for businesses with 1-2 employees
  • $356 for businesses with 3-10 employees
  • $986 for businesses with 11-25 employees
  • $2,081 for businesses with 26-50 employees
  • $3,450 for businesses with 51-75 employees
  • $4,818 for businesses with 76-100 employees
  • $4,818 + $55 for each additional employee beyond 100 for businesses with more than 100 employees

Businesses with reported gross annual income of $12,000 or less do not have a license fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on the number of employees:

 

  • $83 for businesses with 1-2 employees
  • $356 for businesses with 3-10 employees
  • $986 for businesses with 11-25 employees
  • $2,081 for businesses with 26-50 employees
  • $3,450 for businesses with 51-75 employees
  • $4,818 for businesses with 76-100 employees
  • $4,818 + $55 for each additional employee beyond 100 for businesses with more than 100 employees

Businesses with reported gross annual income of $12,000 or less do not have a license fee.

Due:

Annually

City of Bremerton Business License

Agency:City of Bremerton - Tax & License Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Notes:

Bremerton Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Bremerton Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Buckley Business License

Agency:City of Buckley - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$85

Notes:

Buckley Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$85 + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Buckley Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Burien Business License

Agency:City of Burien (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fee determiend by employee count.
    • 0-39 = $180 fee
    • 40 or more = $350 fee
  • If your business is physically located outside City limits, but conducts business within City limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this City’s limits
    • $0-$2,000 = $0 fee
    • Above $2,000 = $180 fee
Notes:
  • The City of Burien requires a license for all businesses, including Airbnb and bed and breakfasts, located within city limits or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city at (206) 241-4647 directly before you apply.
  • If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.
  • License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Burien.
  • Employee definition: any individual, whether employed full-time or part-time, located within the city, either permanently or temporarily, on the payroll of the business at the time of application for the business license.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fee determiend by employee count.
    • 0-39 = $180 fee
    • 40 or more = $350 fee
  • If your business is physically located outside City limits, but conducts business within City limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this City’s limits
    • $0-$2,000 = $0 fee
    • Above $2,000 = $180 fee
Due:

Annually by date of issuance

City of Burlington Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on reported gross annual income:

  • $50 for less than $20,000 in gross annual income
  • $75 for at least $20,000 and less than $100,000 in gross annual income
  • $100 for $100,000 or more in gross annual income

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on reported gross annual income:

  • $50 for less than $20,000 in gross annual income
  • $75 for at least $20,000 and less than $100,000 in gross annual income
  • $100 for $100,000 or more in gross annual income
Due:

Annually

City of Camas Business License

Agency:City of Camas - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Notes:

Camas Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10 + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Camas Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Carnation Business License

Agency:City of Carnation - Administrative Services Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75
  • $0 for businesses that are registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Carnation Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75 + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Carnation Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Castle Rock Business License

Agency:City of Castle Rock - Clerk-Treasurer/Finance (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Castle Rock Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75 + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Castle Rock Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Centralia Business License

Agency:Centralia City Clerk's Office (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually

City of Chehalis Business License

Agency:City of Chehalis Planning & Building Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:
  • The City of Chehalis has partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) for Business Licensing services.
  • DOR will process the City of Chehalis business licenses and renewals from now on. If you start a new business in Chehalis, you must apply to the DOR.  
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

City of Chelan Business License

Agency:City of Chelan - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and number of employees

Notes:

Chelan Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Chelan Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Required Attachments:
  • Fees vary based on business location and number of employees
  • $5 renewal processing fee

City of Cheney Business License

Agency:City of Cheney - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross annual income

Notes:

Cheney Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Cheney Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Clyde Hill Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25 for most entities. Non-resident businesses with $2,000 or less in reported gross annual income are exempt from paying a fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 for most entities. Non-resident businesses with $2,000 or less in reported gross annual income are exempt from paying a fee.

Due:

Annually

City of Concrete Business License

Agency:Town of Concrete - Administrative/Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location

Notes:

Concrete Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Concrete Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Covington Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application 

Filing Method:

Mail or online. 

Agency Fee:

$90

Turnaround:

Mail: 2 to 3 weeks. 

Online: 10 business days.

If you have city or state endorsements, it may take an additional 2-3 weeks to receive your business license due to approval time.

Law:

(Ord. 07-18 § 2 (Exh. A))

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online. 

Agency Fee:

$60 City of Convington endorsement + $10 processing fee.

Due:

Annually by business anniversary.

You will receive a renewal notice in the mail approximately six weeks before your endorsements expire.

Law:

(Ord. 07-18 § 2 (Exh. A))

City of Deer Park Business License

Agency:City of Deer Park - City Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Deer Park Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Deer Park Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Des Moines Business License

Agency:City of Des Moines Finance Department - Tax and License Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Exemption Eligible Organizations:
  • Exempt businesses:
    • No physical location in the city limits of Des Moines
    • No requirement for any other specialized permit or license
    • Annual Des Moines revenue of less than $2,000
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. See fee schedule here. 

Before you Apply:
  • All businesses are required to obtain a Washington State Tax Registration (UBI) number, before applying for the City of Des Moines’s business license.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by business type. See fee schedule here. 

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Duvall Business License

Agency:City of Duvall City Clerk's Office (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$55

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$55

Due:

Annually

Town of Eatonville Business License

Agency:Town of Eatonville - Business Licenses (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Eatonville Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Eatonville Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Edgewood Business License

Agency:City of Edgewood - Community and Economic Development Department - Economic Development Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Edgewood Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Edgewood Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Edmonds Business License

Agency:City of Edmonds - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Edmonds Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Edmonds Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Ellensburg Business License

Agency:City of Ellensburg Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Fee is determined based on the number of employees:

  • $30 for businesses with 1 through 5 employees
  • $65 for businesses with 6 through 12 employees
  • $120 for businesses with 13 through 25 employees
  • $150 for businesses with 26 through 50 employees
  • $200 for businesses with 51 or more employees

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fee is determined based on the number of employees:

  • $30 for businesses with 1 through 5 employees
  • $65 for businesses with 6 through 12 employees
  • $120 for businesses with 13 through 25 employees
  • $150 for businesses with 26 through 50 employees
  • $200 for businesses with 51 or more employees
Due:

Annually

City of Enumclaw Business License

Agency:City of Enumclaw - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross annual income

Notes:

Enumclaw Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Enumclaw Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Ephrata Business License

Agency:City of Ephrata - Business Licenses (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Ephrata Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Ephrata Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Everett General Business License

Agency:City of Everett City Clerk's Office (WA)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$104.00 if starting business in Everett between January 1 through June 30 or $52 if starting business in Everett between July 1 through December 31.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Renewal fees will be noted on your tax form.

Due:

Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31.

City of Federal Way Temporary Business Registration

Agency:Federal Way City Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

A temporary business registration is required when a business is operating within the city limits for 90 days or less in any 365-day period. Alternatively, a business may apply for a Federal Way City Endorsement through their Washington Business License. 

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal

Form:

Temporary Business Registration

Filing Method:

Mail or in-person

Agency Fee:

$51

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Temporary Business Registrations are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. No renewal is required

Federal Way Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City and County Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the number of employees

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on the number of employees

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Notes:

Renewal notices will be mailed a month before the expiration of the license

City of Ferndale Business License

Agency:City of Ferndale - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Ferndale Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and annual gross income +$5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Ferndale Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Fife Business License (WA)

Agency:City of Fife - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Fife Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and annual gross income +$5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Fife Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Fircrest Business License (WA)

Agency:City of Fircrest - Licensing Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Fircrest Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income +$5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Fife Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Gig Harbor Business License

Agency:City of Gig Harbor - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Gig Harbor Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Gig Harbor Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Granite Falls Business License

Agency:City of Granite Falls - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45

Notes:

Granite Falls Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45 + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Granite Falls Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Hoquiam Business License

Agency:City of Hoquiam - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income

Notes:

Hoquiam Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Hoquiam Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Issaquah Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$60; Non-resident businesses with gross annual income earned within the city's limit of $3,000 or less do not pay a fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50; Non-resident businesses with gross annual income earned within the city's limit of $3,000 or less do not pay a fee.

Due:

Annually

City of Kalama Business License

Agency:City of Kalama - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Kalama Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Kalama Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Kelso Business License

Agency:City of Kelso - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Kelso Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Kelso Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Kennewick Business License

Agency:City of Kennewick - Economic Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income

Notes:

Kennewick Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Kennewick Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Kent Master Business License

Agency:City of Kent Customer Service (WA)

Initial Registration

Form:

Master Business License Application

Agency Fee:

Varies by number of employees and business type. See the Fee Schedule for details.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by number of employees and business type. See the Fee Schedule for details.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Kirkland General Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

For domestic entities:

  • $100 + $105 per employee. There is no fee if your reported gross annual income is less than $12,000.

For non-resident entities:

  • $0 if reported gross income is $2,000 or less
  • $50 if reported gross income is between $2,001 and $12,000
  • $100 + $105 per employee if reported gross income is above $12,000

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

For domestic entities:

  • $100 + $105 per employee. There is no fee if your reported gross annual income is less than $12,000.

For non-resident entities:

  • $0 if reported gross income is $2,000 or less
  • $50 if reported gross income is between $2,001 and $12,000
  • $100 + $105 per employee if reported gross income is above $12,000
Due:

Annually

City of Lacey Business License

Agency:City of Lacey Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25 for businesses located within city limits and for non-resident businesses with more than $2,000 of gross annual income earned within city limits. Nonprofit businesses and non-resident businesses no more than $2,000 of gross annual income earned within city limits do not pay a fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10 for businesses located within city limits and for non-resident businesses with more than $2,000 of gross annual income earned within city limits. Nonprofit businesses and non-resident businesses no more than $2,000 of gross annual income earned within city limits do not pay a fee.

Due:

Annually

City of Lake Forest Park Business License

Agency:City of Lake Forest Park - Finance Department - Business Licensing & Taxes Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location

Due:

Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31

City of Lake Stevens Business License

Agency:City of Lake Stevens - Planning and Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Lake Stevens Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross receipts + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Lake Stevens Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Lakewood Business License

Agency:City of Lakewood - Economic Development Department - Business Licensing (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Lakewood Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Lakewood Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Liberty Lake Business License

Agency:City of Liberty Lake - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on annual gross income

Notes:

Liberty Lake Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Liberty Lake Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Long Beach Business License

Agency:City of Long Beach - City Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on annual gross income

Notes:

Long Beach Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on annual gross receipts + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Long Beach Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Longview Business License

Agency:City of Longview - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income

Notes:

Longview Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Longview Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Lynnwood Business License

Agency:City of Lynnwood - Development and Business Services Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, annual gross income, and number of employees
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Lynnwood Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, annual gross income, and number of employees + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Lynnwood Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Maple Valley Business License

Agency:City of Maple Valley - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income

Notes:

Maple Valley Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Maple Valley Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Marysville Business License

Agency:City of Marysville - Community Development Services Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Marysville Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Marysville Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Mercer Island Business License

Agency:City of Mercer Island - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross annual income

Notes:

Mercer Island Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross annual income

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Mercer Island Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Mill Creek Business License

Agency:City of Mill Creek - Public Works & Development Services Department - Economic Development Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees

Notes:

Mill Creek Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Mill Creek Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Montesano Business License

Agency:City of Montesano - City Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees and gross annual income

Notes:

Montesano Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Montesano Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Moses Lake Business License

Agency:Moses Lake Finance Department (WA)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on gross annual income earned with city limits: $0 for $2,000 or less and $85 for greater than $2,000 in gross annual income. Nonprofit businesses may be exempt from license fees.

Notes:

Application for a Moses Lake license can be completed concurrently with the Washington State Business License application.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on gross annual income earned with city limits: $0 for $2,000 or less and $85 for greater than $2,000 in gross annual income. Nonprofit businesses may be exempt from license fees.

Due:

Annually

City of Mount Vernon Business License

Agency:City of Mount Vernon - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Mount Vernon Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Mount Vernon Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Mountlake Terrace Business License

Agency:City of Mountlake Terrace Community and Economic Development Department - Business Licenses Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Mountlake Terrace:

  • $100 for up to 10 employees
  • $170 for between 11 and 20 employees
  • $335 for between 21 and 50 employees
  • $675 for 51 or more employees

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Mountlake Terrace:

  • $100 for up to 10 employees
  • $170 for between 11 and 20 employees
  • $335 for between 21 and 50 employees
  • $675 for 51 or more employees
Due:

Annually

City of Mukilteo Business License

Agency:City of Mukilteo - Business License Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees

Notes:

Mukilteo Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Mukilteo Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Newcastle Business License

Agency:City of Newcastle - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Newcastle Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Newcastle Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of North Bend Business License

Agency:City of North Bend - Finance - Business Licensing and Tax Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

North Bend Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

North Bend Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Oak Harbor Business License

Agency:City of Oak Harbor - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Oak Harbor Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Oak Harbor Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Ocean Shores Business License

Agency:City of Ocean Shores - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Ocean Shores Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Ocean Shores Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Olympia General Business License

Agency:City of Olympia Business License Section (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$30 for businesses located within city limits. Non-resident businesses with gross annual income earned within this city’s limits of $2,000 or less pay $0 while those with more than $2,000 in gross annual income pay $30.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 for businesses located within city limits. Non-resident businesses with gross annual income earned within this city’s limits of $2,000 or less pay $0 while those with more than $2,000 in gross annual income pay $30.

Due:

Annually

City of Orting Business License

Agency:City of Orting - Economic Development (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income 
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Orting Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Orting Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Pacific Business License

Agency:City of Pacific - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Pacific Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Pacific Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Pasco Business License

Agency:City of Pasco - Business Licensing (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees and gross annual income

Notes:

Pasco Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Pasco Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Port Orchard Business License

Agency:City of Port Orchard - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Port Orchard Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Port Orchard Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Port Townsend Business License

Agency:City of Port Townsend - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Port Townsend Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Port Townsend Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Poulsbo Business License

Agency:City of Poulsbo - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Poulsbo Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Poulsbo Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Prosser Business License

Agency:City of Prosser - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Prosser Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Prosser Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Pullman Business License

Agency:City of Pullman - Community Development - Economic Development Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on the type of business and annual gross income
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Pullman Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on the type of business and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Pullman Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Puyallup Business License

Agency:City of Puyallup (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

If you are planning to open a business in Puyallup, you will need to apply for and receive a Business License. These licenses are issued through the State of Washington Business Licensing Service (BLS)

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

If you are planning to open a business in Puyallup, you will need to apply for and receive a Business License. These licenses are issued through the State of Washington Business Licensing Service (BLS)

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

See fee schedule here

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

See fee schedule here

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

City of Quincy Business License

Agency:City of Quincy - City Clerk/Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Quincy Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Quincy Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Redmond Business License

Agency:City of Redmond Business Licensing (WA)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Minimum $119. Variable based on number of full-time employees.

Original Ink:Not required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Minimum $119. Variable based on number of full-time employees.

Due:

Annually

Original Ink:Not required

City of Renton Business License

Agency:City of Renton Finance Department - Tax and License Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Exemption Eligible Organizations:
  • Businesses may obtain a business license registration at no fee if they meet the following criteria:
    • No physical location in the city limits of Renton
    • No requirement for any other specialized permit or license
    • Annual Renton revenue of less than $2,000
Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

Online or mail 

Agency Fee:

$150, after July 1st, $75

Before you Apply:

Prior to applying for a City of Renton business license, businesses must first obtain a Uniform Business Identification number (UBI) from the Washington State Department of Revenue or 1-360-705-6741.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by January 31. 

Richland Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Varies by business type

Resident Businesses:

  • $40 license fee + $12 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee (there is no fee for the first two employees) + $2 per unit fee if renting properties in Richland

Non-resident Businesses:

  • $40 license fee + $12 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee (no license is required for businesses with $2,000 or less in gross annual income earned within Richland limits).

 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by business type

Resident Businesses:

  • $40 license fee + $12 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee (there is no fee for the first two employees) + $2 per unit fee if renting properties in Richland

Non-resident Businesses:

  • $40 license fee + $12 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee (no license is required for businesses with $2,000 or less in gross annual income earned within Richland limits).
Due:

Annually

City of Ridgefield Business License

Agency:City of Ridgefield - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on type of business and gross annual income

Notes:

Ridgefield Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on type of business and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Ridgefield Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Sammamish Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service
Notes:

Businesses located outside of Sammamish are exempt from licensure if their gross annual income earned within the city's limit is $2,000 or less.

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City and County Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$15

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Annually

City of SeaTac Business License

Agency:City of SeaTac - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

SeaTac Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

SeaTac Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Seattle Business License Tax Certificate

Agency:City of Seattle - City Finance Department - License & Tax Administration (WA)

Initial Registration

Form:

Seattle Business License Tax Certificate Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • The fee for a new business license will be the annual fee listed in the lowest tier of taxable revenue. See the fee schedule on this page for details. Applications submitted after July 1 will only be required to pay half the annual license fee due.
  • $4 per City FileLocal User fee
  • KUBRA service fee
    • $1 per City for ACH Debit transactions OR
    • 2.49% of total amount due for Debit/Credit Card transactions

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Business License renewal fees are variable based on the latest years tax filings. See the fee schedule on this page for details.
  • $4 per City FileLocal User fee
  • KUBRA service fee
    • $1 per City for ACH Debit transactions OR
    • 2.49% of total amount due for Debit/Credit Card transactions
Due:

Annually by December 31.

City of Sequim Business License

Agency:City of Sequim - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and annual gross income

Notes:

Sequim Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Sequim Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Shelton Business License

Agency:City of Shelton - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Shelton Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Shelton Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Shoreline Business License

Agency:City of Shoreline - City Clerk (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40 annual license fee (fees are prorated by 50% if applying after June 30)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Annually by December 31

Town of Skykomish Business License

Agency:Town of Skykomish - Town Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Skykomish Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Skykomish Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Snohomish Business License

Agency:City of Snohomish - Community Engagement and Strategic Initiatives Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location, type of business, number of employees, and gross annual income

Notes:

Snohomish Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location, type of business, number of employees, and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Snohomish Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Snoqualmie Business License

Agency:City of Snoqualmie - Finance Department - Revenue Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees and gross annual income

Notes:

Snoqualmie Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on number of employees and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Snoqualmie Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Spokane Business License

Agency:City of Spokane Business Licensing Service (WA)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$117 + $19 processing fee + number of employees as follows: 1-5 ($10) 6-10 ($15) 11 0r more ($20); Non profit fee is $58.50 and they are exempt from the number of employees fee.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

Depends on gross receipts.

Due:

Annually

City of Spokane Valley Business License

Agency:City of Spokane Valley - Public Works Department - Business Licensing (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Spokane Valley Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Spokane Valley Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Stanwood Business License

Agency:City of Stanwood - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Stanwood Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Stanwood Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Sultan Business License

Agency:City of Sultan - Business Licenses & Home Occupations (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income

Notes:

Sultan Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee

Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Sultan Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Sumner Business License

Agency:City of Sumner - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Sumner Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Sumner Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Sunnyside Business License

Agency:City of Sunnyside - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Sunnyside Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Sunnyside Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Tacoma Business License

Agency:City of Tacoma Tax & License Division (WA)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees vary based on gross income

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Fees are determined based on gross income

Due:

Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31.

City of Tukwila Business License

Agency:City of Tukwila Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

The City of Tukwila has transitioned the city’s business licensing services to Washington State.   Please go to BLS.DOR.WA.gov to apply for a City of Tukwila business license.   Once approved, the city license will show as an endorsement on your State Business License.   You will need to set up a SAW (Secure Access Washington) account in order to apply for a State and City of Tukwila business license.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

The City of Tukwila has transitioned the city’s business licensing services to Washington State.   Please go to BLS.DOR.WA.gov to apply for a City of Tukwila business license.   Once approved, the city license will show as an endorsement on your State Business License.   You will need to set up a SAW (Secure Access Washington) account in order to apply for a State and City of Tukwila business license.

Filing Method:

Online

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Tumwater Business License

Agency:Tumwater Finance Department - Business Licensing Division (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually

Vancouver Business License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application and City Addendum

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on gross annual income:

  • $0 for businesses with $12,000 or less in gross annual income
  • $200 + $90 per full-time employee for businesses with more than $12,000 in gross annual income

 

Non-resident businesses should only include gross annual income earned within Vancouver and employees working in Vancouver when calculating fees.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Depends on gross annual income:

  • $0 for businesses with $12,000 or less in gross annual income
  • $200 + $90 per full-time employee for businesses with more than $12,000 in gross annual income

 

Non-resident businesses should only include gross annual income earned within Vancouver and employees working in Vancouver when calculating fees.

Due:

Annually

Walla Walla Business License

Agency:City of Walla Walla Development Services Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Walla Walla Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Walla Walla Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Wenatchee Business License

Agency:City of Wenatchee - Finance Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income and number of employees
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Notes:

Wenatchee Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on gross annual income and number of employees + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for businesses registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Wenatchee Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Woodinville Business License

Agency:City of Woodinville - Administrative Services (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Woodinville Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c)3 organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Woodinville Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Woodland Business License

Agency:City of Woodland - Community Development Department (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Woodland Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Woodland Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

Yakima General Business License

Agency:City of Yakima - Code Administration (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Yakima Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location, number of employees, and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Yakima Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

City of Yelm Business License

Agency:City of Yelm - City Hall (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Notes:

Yelm Business Licenses are applied for through the Washington Department of Revenue

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Fees vary based on business location and gross annual income + $5 renewal processing fee
  • $0 for 501(c) organizations providing a copy of their IRS certificate
Due:

Annually by April 30

Notes:

Yelm Business Licenses are renewed through the Washington Department of Revenue

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