Requirements and fees
The city of George 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.
Origination fee: $25
Renewal fee: $25
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with George Municipal Code 19.15. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Origination fee: $25
Renewal fee: $25
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 |
$25 |
Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
---|---|
$0 through $2,000 |
$0 |
Above $2,000 |
$25 |
Businesses may be exempt from the city licensing fee if they comply with George Municipal Code 5.50.080. The business will apply for a General Business license and the city will review the application to determine if your location qualifies for Fee-exempt license. It will be up to the city to refund any extra general business fees upon approval.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
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 Addendum
Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Resources
Business Licensing Service
360-705-6741