Business Licenses

Requirements

• All businesses physically located within the city limits require a business license.
• All businesses whose annual value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or gross income of the business in the city is equal to or greater than $2,000 and do not maintain a place of business within the city must obtain a business license.
• Permitted Home Occupations require a Business License.
• For vehicles for hire require a Vehicle for Hire License (PDF) Opens a New Window.  is required along with the business license application.
• For motor vehicle wrecker or towing operator a Tow Truck Addenda (PDF) Opens a New Window.  is required along with the business license application.
• For any kennel, cattery, grooming parlor, pet shop, or animal shelter a completed Animal Regulation Addenda is required along with the business license application.
• Any non-profit organization (501 (c) (3)) within the city limits are exempt from applying for a business license.
• Your business must be registered with the State of Washington prior to obtaining a City of Arlington business license. Contact the Department of Licensing for more information. You may call the Olympia office at 800-451-7985 or online.
• Business Licenses are non-transferable. Licenses must be displayed on the wall of your business. Your local sales tax code is 3101 and must be included in the appropriate place on the State Tax return.