Registrations and filings required for businesses - Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Sales tax now applies to some services

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.

You may be required to have a license, registration, or permit from the list below based on the business activity you selected from the Business Licensing Wizard. For more information, please contact the Office the Insurance Commissioner at 360-725-7144.

Life Settlement Provider License: Purpose
To authorize the work as a Life Settlement Provider in the state of Washington.
How to submit
Submit a paper or online application.
Life settlement provider application packet
Processing time
Depends upon the completeness of the application and the absence of irregularities.
Fees
$250 - Filing
License renewals
Annual
Additional resources
Reinsurance Intermediary License: Purpose
To allow reinsurance intermediary services to be provided in the state of Washington. License applies to a reinsurance intermediary broker or manager.
How to submit
Submit a paper or online application.
Reinsurance intermediary application instructions
Processing time
Depends upon the completeness of the application and the absence of irregularities.
Fees
$50 - Broker
$100 - Manager
License renewals
Annual
Additional resources