City of Issaquah license

Who needs a license?

The City of Issaquah requires all businesses operating within the city limits, including businesses physically located outside city limits that perform services for customers inside city limits, to have a general business license. City approval is required for initial issuance.

Nonprofit businesses

Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. A no-fee business license is available for businesses that have been granted a 501(C) tax exemption by the IRS.

Exempt businesses

• Farmers selling personally produced agricultural, horticultural, or farm products. This exemption does not apply to the sale of firewood.
• Businesses earning (grossing) less than $3,000 a year.

Under what circumstances is a business license denied?

A license may be denied to a business for any of the following reasons:

• Failing to comply with any federal, state, or local laws regulations.
• Operating the business in a location that does not comply with the ordinances of the city.
• Conducting the business activity in a manner which endangers the public health, welfare, or safety.

How to apply

• File a Master Business Application online.
• OR
• Mail us the appropriate fee with the following completed forms:
  • Master Business Application
  • City Business License Addendum

Fees

City license	Fee
Issaquah general business license	$60
Issaquah nonprofit business license*	No fee

Other fees that may apply	Fee
State tax registration	No fee
Registering your business name as trade name	$5
Master Business Application fee	$15

*No-fee nonprofit license requires proof of 501(C) tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

NOTE: You may pay fees by cash, check, certified check, or money order.

Contact information

Master License Service
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034

Phone: (360) 664-1400
Email: MLS@dol.wa.gov
Fax: (360) 570-7875

Office hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mailing information

Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Incomplete submissions will result in a delay in your licensure.

It is important that you contact our office, in writing, with any changes in address.

Regulatory questions

City of Issaquah
PO Box 1307
1775 12th Avenue NW
Issaquah, WA 98027

Phone: (425) 837-3100
Fax: (425) 837-3089
http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us