City of Pasco Required Licenses & Permits
Business Licensing is responsible for regulating and overseeing businesses operating within the City of Pasco. Business Licensing facilitates and manages the process of issuing business licenses, rental licenses and Special Event permits.
Who needs a business license?
Business licenses are required if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Your business requires city & state endorsements.
- You are doing business using a name other than your full legal name.
- You plan to hire employees within the next 90 days.
- You sell a product or provide a service that requires the collection of sales tax.
- Your gross income is $12,000 per year or more.
- Your business is required to pay taxes or fees to the Department of Revenue.
- You are a buyer of specialty wood products.
Please see the left column for license types and additional information.
Check Zoning Requirements: To operate your business from any location within the City limits of Pasco, it is very important that you verify that your business activity meets the zoning requirements for the location you have selected.
Determining Ownership Structure: Your business structure depends on your interests and needs. Contact an attorney, accountant, financial advisor, or other business or legal advisor to determine which structure is most suitable for your business.
Business Licensing Checklist
- Zoning requirements verified.
- Business ownership structure determined.
- Apply for a Washington State Business License.
- Apply for a City of Pasco Endorsement.
- Pay licensing fees.
- Application reviewed.
- Inspections passed.
- City endorsement received.