Washington Business License

Bainbridge Island, WA (City)

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

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, WA (City)

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.

Bothell, WA (City)

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:

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:

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

Burien, WA (City)

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

Burlington, WA (City)

City of Burlington Business License

Agency:

Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

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:

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

Centralia, WA (City)

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

Chehalis, WA (City)

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.

Clyde Hill, WA (City)

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

Covington, WA (City)

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))

Des Moines, WA (City)

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, WA (City)

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

Ellensburg, WA (City)

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:

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:

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

Everett, WA (City)

City of Everett General Business License

Agency:

City of Everett City Clerk's Office (WA)

Initial Registration

Form:	Business License Application
Agency Fee:	$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.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	Renewal fees will be noted on your tax form.
Due:	Annually by January 31.

Federal Way, WA (City)

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

Issaquah, WA (City)

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

Kent, WA (City)

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, WA (City)

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:

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:

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

Lacey, WA (City)

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

Moses Lake, WA (City)

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

Mountlake Terrace, WA (City)

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

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:

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:

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

Olympia, WA (City)

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

Puyallup, WA (City)

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.

Redmond, WA (City)

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

Renton, WA (City)

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, WA (City)

Richland Business License

Agency:

Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

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:

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

Sammamish, WA (City)

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

Seattle, WA (City)

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.

Spokane, WA (City)

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

Tacoma, WA (City)

City of Tacoma Business License

Agency:

City of Tacoma Tax & License Division (WA)

Initial Registration

Form:	Application for City of Tacoma Business License
Agency Fee:	Fees range from $25 to $250.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	Fees are determined based on gross income.
Due:	Annually by December 31.

Tukwila, WA (City)

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:

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:	Online
Due:	Annually by date of issuance

Tumwater, WA (City)

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, WA (City)

Vancouver Business License

Agency:

Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

Form:

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:

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, WA (City)

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

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

Yakima, WA (City)

Yakima General Business License

Agency:	Yakima City Business Licensing Service (WA)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:	No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	No

Initial Registration

Form:

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method: