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Pateros city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Pateros 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.
If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Pateros.
Method for calculating employees: Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of employees is one.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 1 through 3 | $55 |
| 4 through 7 | $60 |
| 8 through 20 | $65 |
| 21 through 40 | $70 |
| 41 or more | $75 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 1 through 3 | $55 |
| 4 through 7 | $60 |
| 8 through 20 | $65 |
| 21 through 40 | $70 |
| 41 or more | $75 |
Home businesses
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Pateros Municipal Code 17.04.160. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determined by number of employees who work within the city limits of Pateros.
Method for calculating employees: Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of employees is one.
Origination fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 1 through 3 | $55 |
| 4 through 7 | $60 |
| 8 through 20 | $65 |
| 21 through 40 | $70 |
| 41 or more | $75 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
| 1 through 3 | $55 |
| 4 through 7 | $60 |
| 8 through 20 | $65 |
| 21 through 40 | $70 |
| 41 or more | $75 |
Non-resident businesses
Variable
The license for a business operating in this city, but based outside this city, is determined by number of employees and gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:
Method for calculating employees: Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of employees. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of employees is one.
Origination fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | No license required |
| Above $2,000 | 1 through 3 employees - $55 4 through 7 employees - $60 8 through 20 employees - $65 21 through 40 employees - $70 41 or more employees - $75 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | No license required |
| Above $2,000 | 1 through 3 employees - $55 4 through 7 employees - $60 8 through 20 employees - $65 21 through 40 employees - $70 41 or more employees - $75 |
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Average approval time
City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.
