Apply for your Washington business license. All businesses in the state of Washington are required to obtain a “state business license” if they meet any of the criteria outlined above ...

To file, first create an account with the Washington Department of Revenue, then follow the prompts to submit a business license application and pay a $50 filing fee.

Washington State is home to a thriving small business community with more than 608,000 small businesses registered in the state. ... Obtain a Business License.