New businesses - except construction - will automatically be issued permits if the Department is able to determine from the information provided on the Business License Application that the business will be engaged in retailing - assuming that there is no predecessor liability as discussed in emergency rule WAC 458-20-10201 (“Application process and eligibility requirements for reseller permits”). New businesses not automatically issued a permit will be instructed in their New Business letter how to apply for a permit.
On the state’s Business License Application the estimated gross income is asked for:
- $0 - $12,000
- $12,001 – 28,000
- $28,001 - $60,000
- $60,001 - $100,000
- $100,001 and above