Tax registration

A state tax registration is required if you meet any of the below conditions. A tax registration cannot be transferred to another business.

  • Your gross income is $12,000 per year or more.
  • You sell a product or provide a service that requires the collection of sales tax.
  • You are a buyer or processor of specialty wood products.
  • Your business meets Nexus threshold reporting requirements.
Additional fees Fee
State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business License Application fee Variable fee

How to apply

Online

Add a state endorsement to your business

Apply for a new business license

Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement

By mail

Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034