The city of Spokane 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.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Spokane.
Method for calculating employees
All owners, partners, corporate officers, agents, dealers, LLC members and managers, business trustees, and any person employed by or at any business within the city and/or persons who perform any part of their duties within the City of Spokane.
- Part-time and temporary persons are also counted as employees.
- Businesses located outside of the city limits of Spokane should count only the employees who come into the city to do business.
- Sole proprietors and their spouses are not considered employees and should NOT be included in the employee count/fee.
Origination fee:
License fee: |
$131 |
Employee fee: |
1 through 5 employees - $10 per employee |
Renewal fee:
Businesses that have completed Section B or Section C of the City Addendum and whose gross annual income is $18,000 or below may be eligible for a reduced Spokane General Business Registration Fee at the time of renewal. Sufficient proof of gross annual income earned from business activities in the City of Spokane is required to qualify and sent to:
City of Spokane
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99201
Examples of acceptable documents:
- Copy of your Schedule C.
- Form 1065.
- Form 1120 from the prior year.
Your registration will not be issued until the proper documentation is approved by the City of Spokane. If you have any questions, contact the city at (509) 625-6070.
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
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$0 through $18,000 |
$65.50 (reduced fee) + employee fee if applicable Employees: |
Above $18,000 |
$131 + employee fee if applicable Employees: |