Requirements and fees
The City of Gig Harbor 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.
As of August 24, 2015, Gig Harbor prohibits marijuana-related businesses. These types of business applications will not be considered by the city.
Note: Peddlers are those who go from place to place offering for sale goods, wares, merchandise or service of any type. Solicitors are those seeking to obtain gifts, donations or contributions of money, clothing, or other things of value. Peddlers and/or solicitors will apply directly with the city of Gig Harbor; not through the state. Learn more the about the application process for Peddlers/Solicitors.
Origination fee: $40
Renewal fee: $40
Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
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 |
$40 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
$0 |
|
Above $2,000 |
$40 |
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