Snohomish | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

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, check the city of Snohomish boundaries map or 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

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

Home businesses

Variable

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. If you are not sure if your home is located outside of city limits, check the city of Snohomish boundaries map.

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

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: