Burlington | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

The city of Burlington 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 the gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:

Origination fee:

Reported gross income	License Fee
$0 through $19,999	$50
$19,999 through $99,999	$75
$99,999 or more	$100

Renewal fee:

Reported gross income	License Fee
$0 through $19,999	$50
$19,999 through $99,999	$75
$99,999 or more	$100

Home businesses

Variable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Burlington Municipal Code 17.45.080. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Origination fee:

Reported gross income	License Fee
$0 through $19,999	$50
$19,999 through $99,999	$75
$99,999 or more	$100

Renewal fee:

Reported gross income	License Fee
$0 through $19,999	$50
$19,999 through $99,999	$75
$99,999 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: