The city of Federal Way 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 Federal Way.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all employees, part-time and full-time, which will give you the number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners.
Origination fee:
Total number of employees |
License fee |
---|---|
0 through 10 | $81 |
11 through 25 | $126 |
26 through 50 | $251 |
51 through 100 | $1501 |
101 through 500 | $4501 |
501 or more | $9501 |
Renewal fee:
Total number of employees |
License fee |
---|---|
0 through 10 | $81 |
11 through 25 | $126 |
26 through 50 | $251 |
51 through 100 | $1501 |
101 through 500 | $4501 |
501 or more | $9501 |