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Snoqualmie city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie.
Employee definition: Any person who performs work, labor, or services for a business and is on the business payroll. The term “employee” also includes all full-time, part-time, and temporary employees or workers on the business payroll and self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, partners, any family members working at the business, and any officers, agents, or personal representatives acting in a fiduciary capacity.
Origination fee:
|
Total Number of Employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 2 |
$25 |
|
3 through 10 |
$50 |
|
11 through 25 |
$115 |
|
26 through 50 |
$250 |
|
51 or more |
$500 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total Number of Employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 2 |
$25 |
|
3 through 10 |
$50 |
|
11 through 25 |
$115 |
|
26 through 50 |
$250 |
|
51 or more |
$500 |
Home businesses
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Snoqualmie Municipal Code 17.55.100. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Snoqualmie.
Employee definition: Any person who performs work, labor, or services for a business and is on the business payroll. The term “employee” also includes all full-time, part-time, and temporary employees or workers on the business payroll and self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, partners, any family members working at the business, and any officers, agents, or personal representatives acting in a fiduciary capacity.
Origination fee:
|
Total Number of Employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 2 |
$25 |
|
3 through 10 |
$50 |
|
11 through 25 |
$115 |
|
26 through 50 |
$250 |
|
51 or more |
$500 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total Number of Employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 2 |
$25 |
|
3 through 10 |
$50 |
|
11 through 25 |
$115 |
|
26 through 50 |
$250 |
|
51 or more |
$500 |
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 the number of employees gross annual income earned within this city’s limits.
Employee definition: Any person who performs work, labor, or services for a business and is on the business payroll. The term “employee” also includes all full-time, part-time, and temporary employees or workers on the business payroll and self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, partners, any family members working at the business, and any officers, agents, or personal representatives acting in a fiduciary capacity.
Origination fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through 2,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $2,000 |
0 through 2 employees - $25 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $2,000 |
0 through 2 employees - $25 |
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license but may be subject to zoning or code requirements. For more information, refer to Snoqualmie Municipal Code 5.04.090 or contact the city directly at CommunityDevelopment@SnoqualmieWa.gov or 425-888-5337. If you do apply for a Snoqualmie city license, a refund will NOT be issued.
Average approval time
City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.
