County, state, and federal regulations and requirements
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King County
- Business licensing information (only required if you’re operating in unincorporated King County and your business is one of the listed regulated activities)
- Food business permits
- Food worker cards
- Plumbing permits (backflow assembly installations require plumbing permit through Public Health)
- Property tax information
Washington Secretary of State
- If your business entity is a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or a limited liability partnership, you must register with the Secretary of State before applying for your business licenses.
Washington State Department of Revenue
- Business licenses (required for all businesses operating in Washington state)
- Reseller permits
- Specialty endorsements (such as cigarette retailers, tobacco products, limousines, or tax rates)
- State taxes and requirements
- State business and occupation tax (also known as B&O tax)
- State small business B&O tax credit
- State unemployment insurance (required if you employ one or more employees)
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Washington state law requires employers to report all new and rehired employees within 20 days of their start date. A rehired employee is someone who hasn’t worked for you for at least 60 consecutive days. You must report all employees, regardless of their age, gender, or hours worked.
Washington State Employment Security Department
- The Employment Security Department manages the state’s unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave programs in addition to providing workforce services to job seekers and employers.
Washington State Gambling Commission
- Any gambling activities you plan to have in your business require a license to operate in Washington state.
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Washington’s Lottery
- Lottery tickets are considered a controlled product and are sold and regulated by the Washington State Lottery and its agents. The purpose of a Washington Lottery Retailer License is established under RCW 67.70.040(1), granting the power and authority of the Lottery Commission to license retailers to sell or distribute tickets.
Internal Revenue Service
- Employer Identification Number
- Types of federal business taxes (the form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you must pay them)