The annual tax return is due April 15.

East Wenatchee city endorsement

Requirements and fees

General business license
Variable

The city of East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee. 

Method for calculating FTEs:

Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.  

Origination fee:

Total number of employees

License fee

0 through 2 $75
3 through 5 $102
6 through 12 $160
13 through 25 $224
26 through 50 $370
51 or more $565

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees

License fee

0 through 2 $75
3 through 5 $102
6 through 12 $160
13 through 25 $224
26 through 50 $370
51 or more $565
Nonprofit businesses
$0

If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from city fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application. 

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0 

Home businesses
Variable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with East Wenatchee Municipal Code 17.66. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

Method for calculating employees: 

Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.  

Origination fee:

Total number of employees

License fee

0 through 2 $75
3 through 5 $102
6 through 12 $160
13 through 25 $224
26 through 50 $370
51 or more $565

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees

License fee

0 through 2 $75
3 through 5 $102
6 through 12 $160
13 through 25 $224
26 through 50 $370
51 or more $565
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 and number of employees:

Method for calculating employees: 

Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.  

Origination fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000 $0
Above $4,000 0 through 2 employees - $75
3 through 5 employees - $102
6 through 12 employees - $160
13 through 25 employees - $224
26 through 50 employees - $370
51 or more employees - $565

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $4,000 $0
Above $4,000 0 through 2 employees - $75
3 through 5 employees - $102
6 through 12 employees - $160
13 through 25 employees - $224
26 through 50 employees - $370
51 or more employees - $565
Businesses exempt from city licensing

Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.

Average approval time

City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.

Apply for a city license

Additional fee Fee
State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business license application fee Variable

Online

Need help?
Setting up your business licensing and tax account​
How to add a city license endorsement


By mail

Complete the Business License Application and City and County Addendum (PDF) (Form 700 060/028) and send to the following address for processing:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034