Skip to main content
Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Coupeville town endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
$25
The town of Coupeville requires a license for all businesses located within town limits, or conducting business within town limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the town limits, contact the town directly before you apply.
If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.
Origination fee: $25
Renewal fee: $25
Home businesses
$25
If your business is in a residence within the town, you must comply with Coupeville Municipal Code 16.10.070. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the town directly.
Origination fee: $25
Renewal fee: $25
Non-resident businesses
Variable
If your business is physically located outside town limits, but conducts business within town limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this town’s limits:
Origination fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $5,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $5,000 |
$25 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $5,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $5,000 |
$25 |
Rental businesses
$25
A lodging use, other than a hotel or motel, in which a dwelling unit or portion thereof or accessory dwelling unit is provided to guests by a short-term rental operator for a fee for fewer than 30 consecutive nights. A dwelling unit or portion thereof that is used by the same individual or individuals for 30 or more consecutive nights is not a short-term rental.
Origination fee: $25
Renewal fee: $25
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a town business license. For more information, please contact the town directly.
Average approval time
Town approval time not available. Contact the town directly for more information.
