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Mill Creek city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Mill Creek 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.
License fee is determine by number of employees who work within the city limits of Mill Creek.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 3 | $50 |
| 4 through 8 | $75 |
| 9 through 13 | $100 |
| 14 through 19 | $150 |
| 20 through 25 | $175 |
| 26 through 32 | $225 |
| 33 or more | $325 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 0 through 3 | $25 |
| 4 through 8 | $50 |
| 9 through 13 | $75 |
| 14 through 19 | $100 |
| 20 through 25 | $150 |
| 26 through 32 | $200 |
| 33 or more | $300 |
Home businesses
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Mill Creek Municipal Code 17.23. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 (only family members working in the business) |
$75 |
|
1 (max of 1 external (non-family) employee working in the business, along with family employees) |
$125 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 (only family members working in the business) |
$25 |
|
1 (max of 1 external (non-family) employee working in the business, along with family employees) |
$25 |
Non-resident businesses
Variable
The license for a business operating in this city, but based outside this city, is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits and number of employees:
Origination fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
0 through 3 employees - $25 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
0 through 3 employees - $25 |
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.
