The city of Tukwila 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.
Method for calculating employees
(This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, partners, and temporary workers.)
Count the number of part-time and full-time employees separately and multiply each number by their respective fees. The minimum number of employees is one part-time employee.
Origination fee:
License fee: |
Determined by the quantity of part-time and full-time employees. The minimum license fee is $56, which is equivalent to one part-time employee. |
Employee fee: |
$56 part-time employees (0-29 hours a week) |
Renewal fee:
License fee: |
Determined by the quantity of part-time and full-time employees. The minimum license fee is $56, which is equivalent to one part-time employee. |
Employee fee: |
$56 part-time employees (0-29 hours a week) |
Refunds; city fees only: License fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether the business operates for the entire calendar year, or whether the business license is denied, revoked, withdrawn or suspended with cause. Tukwila Municipal Code 5.04.040