Wapato | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

The city of Wapato 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 Wapato.

Employee definition: Any person employed at any business location with the city and/or any person performing services within the city. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.

Origination fee:

Total Number of Employees	License Fee
1 through 2	$30
3 or more	$30 + $5 for each additional employee ($300 cap on 56 or more employees)

Renewal fee:

Total Number of Employees	License Fee
1 through 2	$30
3 or more	$30 + $5 for each additional employee ($300 cap on 56 or more employees)

Home businesses

Variable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Wapato Municipal Code 17.04.090. 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 Wapato.

Origination fee:

Total Number of Employees	License Fee
1 through 2	$30
3 or more	$30 + $5 for each additional employee ($300 cap on 56 or more employees)

Renewal fee:

Total Number of Employees	License Fee
1 through 2	$30
3 or more	$30 + $5 for each additional employee ($300 cap on 56 or more employees)

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	1 through 2 employees - $30 3 or more employees - $30 + $5 for each additional employee ($300 cap on 56 or more employees)

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	No license required
Above $2,000	1 through 2 employees - $30 3 or more employees - $30 + $5 for each additional employee ($300 cap on 56 or more employees)