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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.
Everson city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
$30
The city of Everson 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.
Origination fee: $30
Renewal fee: $30
Home business
$30
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Everson Municipal Code 19.23.050. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
The following residence-based home occupation activities require no conditional use permit application and are exempt:
- Garage sales not requiring a business license under Chapter 5.02 EMC.
- Sale of fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers or other agricultural, horticultural or handcrafted products grown or produced on the property not to exceed 12 weeks per calendar year.
- Non-impact residential in-home occupations defined as those without any employees, customer/client/patient visits, a sign, or more than once per week freight/courier pickup or deliveries.
Origination fee: $30
Renewal fee: $30
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 |
$30 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
$30 |
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: 2-3 business days.
