Requirements and fees
The town of Waterville requires a license for all businesses located within town limits, or conducting business within town limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the town limits, contact the town 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.
Origination fee: $5
Renewal fee: $5
If your business is in a residence within the town, you must comply with Waterville Municipal Code 17.10.400. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the town directly.
Origination fee: $5
Renewal fee: $5
If your business is physically located outside town limits, but conducts business within town limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this town’s limits:
Origination fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
$5 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
$5 |
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a town business license. For more information, please contact the town 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