Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
State endorsements
If you are a business in the state of Washington, you may need a state endorsement(s).
The state endorsements listed below are processed through the Business Licensing Service (BLS).
If you need a license that is not available below such as contractors, day care and gambling licenses, use our Business Licensing Wizard to help gather the information you need to contact the correct agency.