BUSINESS LICENSE LOOKUP WASHINGTON STATE LICENSE
Note: A business’s state-issued Unified Business Identifier (UBI) is used to reference its city business license account.Įxemption from all city business license fees. Vancouver is partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR), Business Licensing Service (BLS), for the administration of its city business licenses (endorsements) - see "How to: OBTAIN A CITY BUSINESS LICENSE" section below. In addition, if more than one business is operated from a single location, a separate city business license is required for each business. A separate city business license is required for each permanent business location in the city. (To confirm if a business location is within city limits, see “How to: VERIFY IF DOING BUSINESS IN CITY” section below.) To learn more, go to Home Occupation Permit, or contact the Vancouver Community Development Department at 36 or Business License. Vancouver requires a business to hold a city business license (also called "endorsement") if it is either (1) physically located within city limits, or (2) entering city limits to conduct business. Home-based Business. In addition to holding a city business license, a business with a location address that is a residence in the city (referred to as "home occupation") must comply with the city's home occupation regulations set forth in VMC 20.860, and may be required to hold a Home Occupation Permit issued by the Community & Economic Development Department. See below for more details about applying for a city business license or special license. Vancouver special license applications are processed by city licensing staff using forms available on this website, or upon request from city licensing staff. DOR public offices are closed until further notice however, all online DOR BLS services are still available, and DOR BLS customer service staff are available for assistance at 36, 8 am-5 pm, weekdays. Vancouver business license applications and renewals continue to be processed by the city's licensing partner, the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR), Business Licensing Service (BLS).
WA State DOR Business Relief during COVID-19 Pandemic Business Licensing Customer ServiceĬity business and special licensing staff are available by email or phone, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.Īlso, in-person license assistance can be provided by appointment, on Monday or Wednesday during City Hall's limited open hours. COVID-19 masking and social distancing protocols must be followed. To request the refund, the business must complete the COVID-19 Refund Request form and return it to the city, as instructed on the form. To request a refund of the city business license fee surcharge (employee fee) portion of those fees.
The ordinance allows for a Vancouver business licensee that is engaged in one of the following businesses: On April 5, 2021, the Vancouver City Council adopted Ordinance M-4333 to assist Vancouver business licensees that are among those most severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and that may continue to remain subject to capacity restrictions to support public safety.
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