Business Licenses
Who needs a business license?
All businesses operating within City of Issaquah limits are required to obtain a license from the City. A business includes all services and activities engaged in with the object of pecuniary gain, benefit or advantage to the person or another person or class, directly or indirectly. For a complete definition and exemptions, see Issaquah Municipal Code Section 5.02.010.
Obtaining a License
Confirm that you are conducting business within the City of Issaquah limits (Courtesy map provided on the right.) The neighborhoods of Klahanie and Mirrormont are not within the City of Issaquah's jurisdiction.
- Add Issaquah as an endorsement to your WA State Business License.
Applications
- Business License Application - Add the City of Issaquah as an endorsement on your state business license.
- Solicitor's License Application (PDF) - Note the 10 day processing period.
Information
- Home Occupation Business License - General Information (PDF)
- Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax Information
- Food Service Packaging Requirements (PDF) (For all food service businesses)
Looking for information about an Issaquah business? Search the state business license database.