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Business License Required
The City Council approved a Business License requirement November 18, 2002, following a Public Hearing, and upon recommendation from the City's Economic Development Task Force. Effective January 1, 2003, businesses operating within the City of University Place, including Home Occupation Businesses, are required to obtain a City of University Place Business License.
Exemptions
If your business meets any of the exemptions on the Exemption List, please complete the Certification of Exemption and return it along with a copy of your Federal Tax Return to City Hall Attention: Business Licensing Office.
License Fees
The fee for a City Business License is $50 per calendar year, or $25 per calendar year for Home Occupation Businesses.
License Term/Renewals
Licenses will be effective from the date of issuance until December 31 of the license year. Licenses will be renewed annually upon receipt of an approved renewal application. Renewal forms will be mailed in December for the upcoming year. Renewal forms are not available on this website, please contact Business Licensing at (253) 566-5656. Renewal applications are due by January 30th of the license year. Failure to pay license fees by due date will incur a penalty (see Ordinances 357 & 364).
To apply for a Business License, complete the Business License Application, include the fee and return it to City Hall, Attention Business Licensing Office. Your business license will be mailed to your business mailing address within 15 business days of receipt and approval. For more information visit Business License Ordinances 357 and 364 or contact the Business Licensing Office at (253) 566-5656.
Please continue to comply with State Licensing requirements and use the University Place sales tax location code 2719 on your excise tax return form.
For information on Washington State Licensing requirements and how to obtain a Washington State Business License, please contact the Washington State Business License Department at (360) 664-1400 or visit them on the web at Department of Licensing.
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