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Airway Heights city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Airway Heights requires a license for all businesses 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 directly before you apply.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Airway Heights.
Origination fee:
| Total number of employees | License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 9 | $50 |
| 10 or more | $100 |
Renewal fee:
| Total number of employees | License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 9 | $50 |
| 10 or more | $100 |
Nonprofit businesses
Variable
To qualify as a nonprofit business you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Airway Heights.
Origination fee:
| Total number of employees | License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 9 | $50 |
| 10 or more | $100 |
Renewal fee:
| Total number of employees | License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 9 | $50 |
| 10 or more | $100 |
Non-resident businesses
Variable
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:
Origination fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | No license required |
| Above $2,000 |
0 through 9 employees - $50 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | No license required |
| Above $2,000 |
0 through 9 employees - $50 |
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Average approval time
Average approval time from date a completed application is received: 3 business days.
