Entiat city endorsement

Requirements and fees

General business license
Variable

The city of Entiat 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 for a business operating in this city is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits and number of employees.

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:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $1,999.99

No license required

$2,000 and above

1 through 3 employees - $50
4 through 6 employees - $60
7 through 10 employees - $70
11 or more employees - $120

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $1,999.99

No license required

$2,000 and above

1 through 3 employees - $50
4 through 6 employees - $60
7 through 10 employees - $70
11 or more employees - $120

Home businesses
Variable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Entiat Municipal Code 18.52.070. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

License for a business operating in this city is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits and number of employees.

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:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $1,999.99

No license required

$2,000 and above

1 through 3 employees - $85
4 through 6 employees - $95
7 through 10 employees - $105
11 or more employees - $155

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $1,999.99

No license required

$2,000 and above

1 through 3 employees - $50
4 through 6 employees - $60
7 through 10 employees - $70
11 or more employees - $120

Non-resident businesses
Variable

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:

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:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $2,000

No license required

Above $2,000

1 through 3 employees - $50
4 through 6 employees - $60
7 through 10 employees - $70
11 or more employees - $120

Renewal fee:

Reported gross annual income

License fee

$0 through $2,000

No license required

Above $2,000

1 through 3 employees - $50
4 through 6 employees - $60
7 through 10 employees - $70
11 or more employees - $120

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.

Apply for a city license

State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business license application fee Variable

Online

Need help?
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a city license endorsement


By mail

Complete the following and mail to:

Business License Application and City and County Addendum

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034