Business Licenses

         

Generally, any business operating in, or engaging in business within the City of Renton limits will be required to obtain a business license.

Businesses may obtain a business license registration at no fee if they meet the following criteria:

  • No physical location in the city limits of Renton
  • No requirement for any other specialized permit or license
  • Annual Renton revenue of less than $2,000

A new license will need to be obtained when an existing business changes ownership, changes name, or changes location in the city.

Registering a Business

Prior to applying for a City of Renton business license, businesses must first obtain a Uniform Business Identification number (UBI) from the Washington State Department of Revenue or 1-800-647-7706.

After obtaining a UBI number, apply for a Renton license online or via hardcopy application.

Apply for a license

Complete the application form to apply for a business license. Applications can be completed electronically or hardcopy.

Electronic business license applications can be submitted online. Click the button below.

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Hardcopy applications must include payment as payment cannot be made over the phone. Hardcopy applications can be delivered to Renton City Hall or mailed to:

City of Renton
Tax & Licensing Division
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057

Annual Registration Fee

The business license registration fee is due at the time of application, and during each subsequent renewal.

  • 1/1/2017 - present: $150
  • 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016: $110

Businesses starting operations in Renton after July 1 will pay a prorated license fee of $75.

Licensing Forms

General Business License Application(PDF, 1MB)

General Business License Renewal(PDF, 1MB)

Approval process

Approval Process

All applications with a physical location in Renton city limits are sent to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) to determine compliance with fire prevention.

  • Once approved for fire, the code compliance division reviews for zoning laws.
  • Once approved by code compliance and RRFA, the tax and licensing division finalizes the license.

The approved business license will be issued and mailed by the tax and licensing division.

Information on Other Licenses

Active Business License Report

2024 Active Licenses(PDF, 18MB)

last updated 06/30/2024

New Businesses

2024 New Business Report(PDF, 598KB)

through 06/30/2024

Closed Businesses

2024 Closed Business Report(PDF, 112KB)

through 06/30/2024

Contact Us

Phone

425-430-6851

Email

taxandlicensing@rentonwa.gov

Location

Tax and Licensing Division
1055 S Grady Way
98057
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Apply or Renew License

Business License Application or License Renewal

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