Union Gap | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

The city of Union Gap 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 determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Union Gap.

Method for calculating FTEs

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

Origination fee:

Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$25
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$25
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Nonprofit businesses

Variable

Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Union Gap Municipal Code 4.04.

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Union Gap.

Method for calculating FTEs

Origination fee:

Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$25
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$25
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Home businesses

Variable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Union Gap Municipal Code 17.04.090. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Union Gap.

Method for calculating FTEs

Origination fee:

Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$25
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
1 through 15	$25
16 through 30	$75
31 through 45	$125
46 through 60	$175
61 through 75	$225
76 through 100	$275
101 or more	$300

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 FTEs.

Method for calculating FTEs

Origination fee:

Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation

Reported gross annual income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	$0
Above $2,000	1 through 15 employees - $25 16 through 30 employees - $75 31 through 45 employees - $125 46 through 60 employees - $175 61 through 75 employees - $225 76 through 100 employees - $275 101 or more employees - $300

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	$0
Above $2,000	1 through 15 employees - $25 16 through 30 employees - $75 31 through 45 employees - $125 46 through 60 employees - $175 61 through 75 employees - $225 76 through 100 employees - $275 101 or more employees - $300