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Issaquah city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
$60
The city of Issaquah 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.
Note: You must be conducting business within the city of Issaquah limits to obtain a city of Issaquah business license. The neighborhoods of Klahanie and Mirrormont are NOT within the city's jurisdiction. Please see the map of the city of Issaquah and note the dotted lines indicate city limits.
Origination fee: $60
Renewal fee: $50
The city of Issaquah does not issue license refunds.
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
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 $3,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $3,000 |
$60 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $3,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $3,000 |
$50 |
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.
