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Anyone doing business in Seattle must have a Seattle business license tax certificate, also known as a business license or general business license. In addition to obtaining a business license tax certificate, business owners must renew this certificate each year by Dec. 31.
Learn how to pay your business taxes or apply for a business license in Seattle.
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Business License Application Help. The information you need to know about your business before filling out a paper business license tax certificate application. For further assistance, contact us at tax@seattle.gov or (206) 684-8484.
Anyone engaging in business activities within Seattle is required to obtain a Seattle business license whether or not a place of business is maintained within city limits. A branch business license is required for each additional venue doing business. Learn more about or apply for a city business license online or call (206) 684-2489 ...
To cancel your license tax certificate, complete the online form below. Or send us an email or letter with the following information: your name and phone number. customer number. legal name of the business. date business closed. You must file your final tax return and pay any outstanding taxes within 10 days of closing your account.
Your business license number corresponds to your City of Seattle customer number and can be found at the top of your business license tax certificate. You can also lookup your customer number/business number here: https://www.seattle.gov/licenses/find-a-business.
