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Milton city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Milton 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.
The city business licenses are not transferrable. Each new owner must apply for a city business license.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Milton. New businesses must estimate the first year’s employee hours.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 2 |
$101 |
|
3 through 5 |
$138 |
|
6 through 12 |
$213 |
|
13 through 25 |
$443 |
|
26 through 50 |
$813 |
|
51 or more |
$1,213 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
Renewal fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 2 |
$38 |
|
3 through 5 |
$75 |
|
6 through 12 |
$150 |
|
13 through 25 |
$380 |
|
26 through 50 |
$750 |
|
51 or more |
$1,150 |
Nonprofit businesses
$0
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
Home businesses
$101
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Milton Municipal Code 17.44.090. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Origination fee: $101
Renewal fee: $38
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 |
0 through 2 employees - $101 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | No license required |
| Above $2,000 |
0 through 2 employees - $38 |
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.
