Raymond | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

The city of Raymond 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.

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Raymond.

Method for calculating FTEs

Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time), and divide by 2,080.

Origination fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
0 through 10	$100
11 or more	$200

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
0 through 10	$100
11 or more	$200

Nonprofit businesses

Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Raymond Municipal Code 5.04.

Origination fee: $0

Renewal fee: $0

Home businesses

Variable

If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Raymond Municipal Code 15.48.120. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Raymond.

Method for calculating FTEs

Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time), and divide by 2,080.

Origination fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
0 through 10	$100
11 or more	$200

Renewal fee:

Total number of employees	License fee
0 through 10	$100
11 or more	$200

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:

License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Raymond.

Method for calculating FTEs

Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time), and divide by 2,080.

Origination fee:

Reported gross income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	No license required
Above $2,000	0 through 10 employees - $100 11 or more employees - $200

Renewal fee:

Reported gross income	License fee
$0 through $2,000	No license required
Above $2,000	0 through 10 employees - $100 11 or more employees - $200

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.

Apply for a city license

Additional fee	Fee
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 Business License Application and City and County Addendum (Form 700 060/028) and send to the following address for processing:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034