City of Pullman license
Who needs a license?
The City of Pullman requires all businesses located within the city limits to have a general business license. City approval is required for initial issuance. Businesses physically located outside Pullman city limits aren’t required to be licensed by Pullman in order to conduct business within city limits.
Exempt businesses
Some businesses may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
How to apply
Fees
| City license |
Fee |
| Pullman general business license |
$15 |
| Pullman 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) |
*Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
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 Pullman
260 SE Kamiaken St
Pullman, WA 99163
Phone: 509-338-3342
Fax: 509-332-0829
www.pullman-wa.gov
