Master Business Application

Interested in starting a business of your own in Washington state? Here are a few necssary links:

Business License FAQs: "I'm planning to start a new business in Washington. What are the first steps I should take?" See
Business checklist for new ownership

It is important to know what type of business structure you will have, as well as where you will conduct business - for example, see
City of Bellevue Licenses for more information - and fees.

Once your set, see What to do next... Special note: according to the Master Business Application: "Who Needs a License?"

You need a license unless you meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Your business grosses less than $12,000 per year;
• Your business does not sell any item at retail;
• Your business does not perform any service for which retail sales tax must be charged;
• Your business is not required to collect or pay any other tax which the Department of Revenue collects (e.g. use tax, forest tax, public utility tax, etc.);
• Your business is not required to obtain any renewable or regulatory license with the Master License Service;
• You do not have or plan to have employees within the next 90 days; AND
• You work only under your legal name and do not use a separate firm name or 'doing business as' name.