LawLibGuides: Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic: Resources: Washington Resources

How to Register or Renew Your Corporation & Search for Registered Corporations

Washington Secretary of State
Information on how to start, manage, or close a business.

The Washington Department of Revenue provides a site with step by step guidelines on How to Start A Business, including:

Washington State Resource Guide - Small Business Association
A handbook for small businesses to identify resources, including a checklist for starting a business, resources for capital and loans, contracting, and other business resources.
Business Licensing Wizard - Department of Revenue
The Business Licensing Wizard allows you to get a customized checklist to help you start your business, based on your specific business.

Washington State Department of Licensing
Access lists of licenses and apply to renew a license.
City of Seattle - Business License Database
Search for licensed businesses.
City of Seattle - Licensing Information
Apply for a business license.
Guide to Seattle's Business License & Taxes
Find answers to many of your business license and tax questions, such as how to file a return, what is an admission tax, and the difference between an exemption and a deduction.

Starting a Food Business in King County
List of agencies to contact when starting a food business.

Washington Department of Revenue
Find taxes and rates here.
New Business Tax Basics
A guide to new business tax basics from the WA Department of Revenue.

Washington Department of Labor & Industries
Review this site for guidance on how to obtain workers' comp coverage to employees, if required.