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.
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Log in - Do you have a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) user ID and password?
Yes, I log into online services for other Washington state agencies or I have logged into My DOR (for example, to renew a business license or print a reseller permit.)
Log in and learn more about accessing your license account.
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I am not sure.
You can check if you have one.
Do you have an existing business?
Yes, I have an existing business but I have never accessed my business license account online in My DOR.
You will need to add access to your business license account in My DOR with a UBI number and a letter ID from a license-related letter.
No letter? You can request a letter be mailed to the address on file. The letter will include a Letter ID (code) that you use to gain access to the license account. (Learn how to request a Letter ID)
No, I am starting a new business.
After you log in, click Apply for a new business license on the My DOR Services page.