Requirements and fees
The city of Wenatchee 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 gross annual income and number of employees who work within the city limits.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time); who work in the city limits of Wenatchee and divide by 2,080.
Origination fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $75 3 through 5 employees - $105 6 through 12 employees - $150 13 through 25 employees - $225 26 through 50 employees - $375 50 or more employees - $570 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $75 3 through 5 employees - $105 6 through 12 employees - $150 13 through 25 employees - $225 26 through 50 employees - $375 50 or more employees - $570 |
Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Wenatchee Municipal Code 10.48.145. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determined by gross annual income and number of employees who work within the city limits.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time); who work in the city limits of Wenatchee and divide by 2,080.
Origination fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $75 3 through 5 employees - $105 6 through 12 employees - $150 13 through 25 employees - $225 26 through 50 employees - $375 50 or more employees - $570 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $75 3 through 5 employees - $105 6 through 12 employees - $150 13 through 25 employees - $225 26 through 50 employees - $375 50 or more employees - $570 |
If your business is operating within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits and number of employees (FTEs).
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time); who work in the city limits of Wenatchee and divide by 2,080.
Origination fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $75 3 through 5 employees - $105 6 through 12 employees - $150 13 through 25 employees - $225 26 through 50 employees - $375 50 or more employees - $570 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 |
1 through 2 employees - $75 3 through 5 employees - $105 6 through 12 employees - $150 13 through 25 employees - $225 26 through 50 employees - $375 50 or more employees - $570 |
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