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East Wenatchee city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of East Wenatchee 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 determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of East Wenatchee.
Method for calculating FTEs:
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.
Origination fee:
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 2 | $72 |
| 3 through 5 | $98 |
| 6 through 12 | $154 |
| 13 through 25 | $216 |
| 26 through 50 | $357 |
| 51 or more | $546 |
Renewal fee:
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 2 | $72 |
| 3 through 5 | $98 |
| 6 through 12 | $154 |
| 13 through 25 | $216 |
| 26 through 50 | $357 |
| 51 or more | $546 |
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
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with East Wenatchee Municipal Code 17.66. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Method for calculating employees:
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.
Origination fee:
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 2 | $72 |
| 3 through 5 | $98 |
| 6 through 12 | $154 |
| 13 through 25 | $216 |
| 26 through 50 | $357 |
| 51 or more | $546 |
Renewal fee:
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 2 | $72 |
| 3 through 5 | $98 |
| 6 through 12 | $154 |
| 13 through 25 | $216 |
| 26 through 50 | $357 |
| 51 or more | $546 |
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 employees:
Method for calculating employees:
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.
Origination fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | 0 through 2 employees - $72 3 through 5 employees - $98 6 through 12 employees - $154 13 through 25 employees - $216 26 through 50 employees - $357 51 or more employees - $546 |
Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | 0 through 2 employees - $72 3 through 5 employees - $98 6 through 12 employees - $154 13 through 25 employees - $216 26 through 50 employees - $357 51 or more employees - $546 |
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.
