Wenatchee | Washington Department of Revenue

Requirements and fees

General business license

Variable

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

Nonprofit businesses

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

Home businesses

Variable

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

Non-resident businesses

Variable

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