Requirements and fees
The city of Ocean Shores 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.
The license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits:
Origination fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
---|---|
$0 through $2,399.88 |
$0 |
Above $2,399.88 |
$50 |
Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
---|---|
$0 through $2,399.88 |
$0 |
Above $2,399.88 |
$50 |
If you are a nonprofit business, you may be exempt from city fees. To qualify you must submit a copy of your business’ IRS 501(c) certificate with your application.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Ocean Shores Municipal Code 17.50.030. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
The license fee is determined by the gross annual income you earn within this city’s limits:
Origination fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
---|---|
$0 through $2,399.88 |
$0 |
Above $2,399.88 |
$50 |
Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
---|---|
$0 through $2,399.88 |
$0 |
Above $2,399.88 |
$50 |
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 |
$50 |
Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
---|---|
$0 through $2,000 |
$0 |
Above $2,000 |
$50 |
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