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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.
- Business Taxes
The Seattle business license tax is applied to the gross...
- Deductions from the business license tax
SMC Chapter 5.45.100 covers deductions from the Seattle...
- Apply or renew
To cancel your license tax certificate, complete the online...
- Business License Application Help
The information you need to know about your business before...
- Business Taxes & Licenses
No walk-in service for business license and tax customers is...
- Business Taxes
No walk-in service for business license and tax customers is currently available in the Seattle Municipal Tower. All in-person customers must make an appointment. Find out more. Business license and tax customers should file their business taxes online at www.FileLocal-wa.gov.
Learn how to file and pay the Seattle business license tax, which is based on your annual taxable gross revenue. Find out the tax rates, due dates, forms, and rules for different business types.
SMC Chapter 5.45.100 covers deductions from the Seattle business license tax. Seattle business tax rule 5-065 provides further information.
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.
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.
Browse a List of Business Tax Rules. Questions about the content of any of these Rules should be directed to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services by phone at 206-684-8484, or by e-mail at tax@seattle.gov. Additional information regarding Seattle's Business and Occupation Tax is available at http://www.seattle.