City of Fircrest license
Who needs a license?
The City of Fircrest requires all businesses located within the city limits, or who conduct business within the city limits, to be licensed with the city. City approval is required for initial issuance.
Nonprofit businesses
Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. A no-fee business license is available for businesses that have been granted a 501(C) tax exemption by the IRS.
Home businesses
In addition to the general business license, Fircrest requires a Home Occupation Permit for businesses that conduct any part of the business from their home. A Home Occupation Permit must be approved before the city general business license can be approved. For information, contact the City of Fircrest at (253) 564-8901.
Transient merchant/solicitation registration
If you wish to participate in door-to-door sales or are a transient merchant, you will need a general business license as well as a transient merchant registration. Please contact the City of Fircrest directly at (253) 564-8901 for more information on the Transient Merchant Registration.
Under what circumstances is a business license denied?
A license may be denied to a business for any of the following reasons:
- If the application is incomplete or if it contains any material misrepresentation.
- If the application does not propose adequate measures for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare in terms of pedestrian and vehicular traffic control, security, avoidance of public nuisances, and avoidance of consumer fraud.
Exempt businesses
- Casual or isolated sales or services by persons not engaged in the ongoing business of selling.
- Minors engaged in babysitting, delivery of newspapers, lawn mowing, car washing & similar activities.
- Government agencies.
How to apply
Fees
| City license |
Fee |
| Fircrest general business license |
$65 |
| Fircrest nonprofit business license* |
No fee |
| Other fees that may apply |
Fee |
| State tax registration |
No fee |
| Registering your business name as trade name |
$5 |
| Business License Application fee |
$15 (non-refundable) |
*No-fee nonprofit license requires proof of 501(C) tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Contact information
State of Washington
Business Licensing Service
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034
Phone: 1-800-451-7985
Email: BLS@dor.wa.gov
Fax: 360-705-6699
Office hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing information
Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Incomplete submissions will result in a delay in your licensure.
It is important that you contact our office, in writing, with any changes in address.
Regulatory questions
City of Fircrest
115 Ramsdell St
Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
Fax: 253-566-0762
www.cityoffircrest.net
