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Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Pullman city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
$15
The city of Pullman 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.
Visit business registration for additional information related to the city of Pullman.
Origination fee: $15
Renewal fee: $15
Nonprofit businesses
$0
Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
Home businesses
$15
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Pullman Municipal Code 17.55. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Origination fee: $15
Renewal fee: $15
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 |
$15 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
$15 |
Rental businessess
$15
A landlord who rents either a short-term rental (less than thirty consecutive days), such as hotels, a B&B, or vacation rental homes; a long-term residential rental is considered a dwelling for which an owner receives or seeks payment for use or occupancy.
Origination fee: $15
Renewal fee: $15
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
Average approval time from date a completed application is received: 3 business days.
