Business License

Requirements

Anyone engaging in business within Sequim city limits needs a business license. At a minimum you’ll need the following:

• Master (General) business license
• City of Sequim business license

Applying for a Business License

All business licenses are issued through the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR). To access the one-stop-shop guide and resources for all of your business license questions and forms, visit the DOR website.

Cost of a Business License

The DOR charges a $19 nonrefundable application fee which must be paid each time a Business License Application is submitted. Note: This occurs typically upon submitting your original request for a business license but may be charged if your business license lapses and you have to reapply.

Renewal Fee

The DOR charges a processing fee of $19 upon application or renewal of your business license each year. All fees can be paid online at the DOR website.

City's Application & Renewal Fees

The City of Sequim’s license fee is $56 for a new application and $56 for the annual renewal. All fees can be paid online at the DOR website.

Exemptions

Exemptions Based on Business Type
The business you intend to engage in may be exempt from the requirement to obtain a general business license and/or a Sequim endorsement. Please review SMC Chapter 5.04 and the DOR website for possible exemptions.

Threshold Exemption (SMC 5.04.080(H) and RCW 35.90.080)
If your business is physically located outside of the city limits and you gross less than $5,000 per year from activity conducted inside city limits, you are exempt from the Sequim endorsement requirement. However, you are still required to have a State general business license, and if you earn more than $5,000 per year in Sequim you must have a Sequim endorsement even if your official business address remains outside city limits.