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.

Pesticide Dealer

A Pesticide Dealer endorsement is required to sell all pesticides. Each location must have a licensed pesticide dealer manager to supervise pesticide distribution.

Exception

A Pesticide Dealer endorsement is not required if the pesticide is labeled for home and garden use only.

Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents

State endorsement

Fee

Pesticide Dealer

$88 per location

Pesticide Safety Education $7 per location
Additional fees Fee
State tax registration $0
Registering your business name as a trade name $5
Business License Application fee Variable fee

How to apply

Online

Add a state endorsement to your business

Apply for a new business license

Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement

By mail

Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:

Business Licensing Service
P.O. Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034