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The City of Edgewood wants you to be successful with your new or expanding business. The Community and Economic Development Department encourages you to consider the following questions before you decide on a location, move into a new space, or expand your current business. Reviewing these questions before you sign a lease can greatly reduce delays and other permitting issues.
Small business owners should review the State of Washington Small Business Guide.
- Is a business license required?
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In most cases, yes. The City of Edgewood requires any business located within city limits to be licensed prior to operating.
Businesses that are located outside of city limits but conduct business activities within city limits, such as contractors and mobile food vendors, are required to obtain a business license if their annual income within city limits exceeds $5,000. Edgewood city limits can be viewed on Edgewood GIS.
- Can I operate my business from home?
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There are a few extra rules that try to keep the “home” in “home based business.” Is your business online? Do you have in-person customers, but see less than eight per day? A home occupation certificate may fit your needs. It will allow you to operate a business within your home whether you live in a house, townhouse, apartment, or accessory dwelling unit. View the Home Occupation Certificate and Appendices for details. For a full list of home occupation standards, please see EMC 18.100.070 and EMC 18.100.080.
- I'm located outside city limits, do I still need a license?
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Yes. Many businesses, such as contractors, have physical locations outside city limits but still perform work within the city. Unless the business’s annual income within city limits is less than $5,000, a license is required.
- I have a license, how do I add a City of Edgewood Endorsement?
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Please visit the Washington State Department of Revenue and click the link to “Add a city license to your business.”
- How do I renew my license?
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You will receive a renewal notice in the mail approximately six weeks before your endorsements expire. Please visit the Washington State Department of Revenue for details.