Washington Business License

Online

$100 license fee + $5 minimum processing fee

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

$50

Online

$50

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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.

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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.

Annually

Online

• 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

• 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.

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• 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

Annually by date of issuance

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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

Online

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

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• 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.  

Online

$50

Online

$20

Annually by date of issuance. 

• 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

Online

Fee determined by business type. See fee schedule here. 

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

Online

Fee determined by business type. See fee schedule here. 

Annually by December 31. 

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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

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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

Annually

Business License Application

$83.00 if starting business in Everett between January 1 through June 30 or $41.50 if starting business in Everett between July 1 through December 31.

Online

Renewal fees will be noted on your tax form.

Annually by January 31.

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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

Online

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

Annually

Master Business License Application

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

Online

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

Annually by December 31.

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

$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.

Online

$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.

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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)

Online

See fee schedule here

Online

See fee schedule here

Annually by date of issuance. 

Online

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

Online

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

Annually

• 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

Business License Registration Application

Online or mail 

$150, after July 1st, $75

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.

Online

$150

Annually by January 31. 

Business License Application and City and County Addendum

Mail or online.

$15

Online

$15

Annually

Application for City of Tacoma Business License

Fees range from $25 to $250.

Online

Fees are determined based on gross income.

Annually by December 31.

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.

Online

Online

Annually by date of issuance

Business License Application 

Mail or online. 

$90

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.

(Ord. 07-18 § 2 (Exh. A))

Mail or online. 

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

Annually by business anniversary.

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

(Ord. 07-18 § 2 (Exh. A))

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

$55

Online

$55

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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

Online

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

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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.

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

Online

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.

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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

Online

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

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

$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.

Online

$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.

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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).

Online

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).

Annually

Seattle Business License Tax Certificate Application

Fees are updated every year in line with CPI changes.

Online

Fees are based on annual Seattle taxable revenue. See the table on this page for details.

Annually by December 31.

Online

$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.

Depends on gross receipts.

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

$50

Online

$20

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

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.

Online

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.

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

$50

Online

$50

Annually

Business License Application and City Addendum

Mail or online.

Depends on the number of full-time employees in Yakima:

• $42.90 for 1 or 2 employees
• $85.80 for 3 through 5 employees
• $150 for 6 through 9 employees
• $214.20 for 10 through 14 employees
• $321.15 for 15 through 20 employees
• $428.40 for 21 through 30 employees
• $642.60 for 31 through 45 employees
• $856.80 for 46 through 60 employees
• $1,071 for 61 through 80 employees
• $1,285.20 for 81 or more employees

Online

Depends on the number of full-time employees in Yakima:

• $42.90 for 1 or 2 employees
• $85.80 for 3 through 5 employees
• $150 for 6 through 9 employees
• $214.20 for 10 through 14 employees
• $321.15 for 15 through 20 employees
• $428.40 for 21 through 30 employees
• $642.60 for 31 through 45 employees
• $856.80 for 46 through 60 employees
• $1,071 for 61 through 80 employees
• $1,285.20 for 81 or more employees

Annually by the date of issuance.