Requirements and fees
The city of Snohomish 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 determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Snohomish.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 through 8 |
$55 |
|
9 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 15 |
$125 |
|
16 through 20 |
$150 |
|
21 through 30 |
$200 |
|
31 through 40 |
$250 |
|
41 or more |
$425 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 through 8 |
$55 |
|
9 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 15 |
$125 |
|
16 through 20 |
$150 |
|
21 through 30 |
$200 |
|
31 through 40 |
$250 |
|
41 or more |
$425 |
Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Snohomish Municipal Code 5.02.030.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Snohomish Municipal Code 14.20.100. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
Origination fee:
License fee: $50
Employee fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 through 8 |
$55 |
|
9 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 15 |
$125 |
|
16 through 20 |
$150 |
|
21 through 30 |
$200 |
|
31 through 40 |
$250 |
|
41 or more |
$425 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
0 through 4 |
$25 |
|
5 through 8 |
$55 |
|
9 through 10 |
$100 |
|
11 through 15 |
$125 |
|
16 through 20 |
$150 |
|
21 through 30 |
$200 |
|
31 through 40 |
$250 |
|
41 or more |
$425 |
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 | $25 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | $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.
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