City of Sammamish license
Who needs a license?
The City of Sammamish 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 licenses
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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Exempt businesses
Businesses exempt from city licensure include:
- Farmers selling produce grown on their own land.
- Casual sales occurring no more than four times a year.
- Delivery of goods purchased outside the city.
- Taxi and limousine service if the office is outside the city.
How to apply
Fees
| City license |
Fee |
| Sammamish general business license |
$15 |
| Sammamish 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 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 Sammamish
Phone: 425-295-0500
www.ci.sammamish.wa.us
