Registrations and filings required for businesses - Utilities and Transportation Commission

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 Utilities and Transportation Commission at 360-664-1222.

Commercial Ferry Certificate: Purpose
To allow commercial ferry vessels to transport freight and/or passengers over the waters of Washington state. "Commercial ferry" means every businesses owning, controlling, leasing, operating, or managing any vessel over and upon waters in the state of Washington.
How to submit
Submit the completed application. Commission staff will review adequacy of application.
Commercial Ferries
Processing time
Submit the completed application. Commission staff will review adequacy of application.
Fees
$200 - Application, extension, transfer, or temporary
License renewals
None
Additional resources
Registration and Competitive Classifications of Telecommunications Companies: Purpose
Allows telecommunication companies that provide telecommunication services for hire, sale or resale to offer and sell services in Washington state.
How to submit
Submit the completed application. Commission staff will review adequacy of application.
Register as a Telecom Company
Processing time
Submit the completed application. Commission staff will review adequacy of application.
Fees
None
License renewals
None
Additional resources
The Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) need to have this registration to enter into interconnection agreements with Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs).