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SeaTac city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of SeaTac 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 number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of SeaTac.
Method for calculating FTEs
If you have reported employment to the State Employment Security Department, use the employee count from your most recent Unemployment Compensation Quarterly Report. A copy of the report may be required by the city of SeaTac for verification.
If you have not reported employment, estimate the maximum number of employees to be employed at any one time at this location during the next 12 months.
Convert part-time personnel to full-time equivalents by adding total weekly hours worked; divide by 40, round up fractions.
The owner(s) will be included when determining the number of employees.
Origination fee:
Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 50 |
$250 |
|
51 through 100 |
$1500 |
|
101 through 500 |
$4750 |
|
501 or more |
$9500 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 50 |
$250 |
|
51 through 100 |
$1500 |
|
101 through 500 |
$4750 |
|
501 or more |
$9500 |
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
$50
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with SeaTac Municipal Code 15.465.500. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Origination fee: $50
Renewal fee: $50
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 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | $150 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | $150 |
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.
