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Mukilteo city endorsement
Requirements and fees
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General business license - Variable
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The city of Mukilteo 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.
If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.
License fee is determined by the number of employees who work within the city limits of Mukilteo.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time); who work in the city limits of Mukilteo, and divide by 2,080. Round fractions to the nearest whole number.
Origination fee:
- License fee: $150
- Employee fee: $60 fee per employee
Renewal fee:
- License fee: $150
- Employee fee: $60 fee per employee
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Nonprofit businesses - $0
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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
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Home businesses - Variable
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If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Mukilteo Municipal Code 5.04.015. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determined by the number of employees who work within the city limits of Mukilteo.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time); who work in the city limits of Mukilteo, and divide by 2,080. Round fractions to the nearest whole number.
Origination fee:
- License fee: $100
- Employee fee: $60 fee per employee
Renewal fee:
- License fee: $100
- Employee fee: $60 fee per employee
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Non-resident businesses - Variable
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If your business is operating within city limits, your license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits and number of employees (FTEs):
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time); who work in the city limits of Mukilteo, and divide by 2,080. Round fractions to the nearest whole number.
Origination fee:
Reported gross annual income License fee $0 through $5,000 $0 Above $5,000 $50 + $60 per employee Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income License fee $0 through $5,000 $0 Above $5,000 $50 + $60 per employee
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.