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Get answers to commonly asked questions about taxes and licensing within the City of Renton. Can't find your question? Contact us at 425-430-6851 or at taxandlicensing@rentonwa.gov
Out-of-city businesses licensed with City of Renton. Business located in the city are not impacted by the business license threshold.
Out-of-city businesses under the threshold are still required to obtain a City of Renton business license, but there is no license fee charged.
A business that performs activities in Renton and does not have a physical brick and mortar location within Renton city limits.
Applications can be submitted two ways - online or hardcopy.
To submit an online application: through FileLocal at www.filelocal-wa.gov
To submit a hardcopy application: download the application and mail or deliver to Renton City Hall
Tax and Licensing division
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Yes. If you are registered with the State of Washington Department of Revenue, you are still obligated to register and obtain a license with the city. City of Renton business license requirements are in addition to any state and other jurisdictional requirements.
Yes. Business license fees are exempt for organizations with a 501(c)3 nonprofit designation from the IRS.
The General Business License expires on January 31 of every year. If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, then the due date shall fall to the next business day.
A renewal notice will be sent early to mid-December to the mailing address on the Tax & Licensing account.
Pay the correct license fee and notify our office so that we may adjust your account.
You may print your business license certificate online at FileLocal. We also mail business license certificates once a week after the processing of your business license payment.
Updates to your account can be requested by:
Yes. A change of legal entity requires a new license to be issued.
Gross Income is the worldwide business income from activity both within and outside the City of Renton, regardless of your business's physical location.
Yes. All businesses with an active business license need to file a tax return based on the frequency of your account. If no business was conducted in the City of Renton, you can file a No Business Return.
Businesses are subject to the B&O tax if the annual Renton taxable revenue is above $500,000.
Tax forms CANNOT be amended on FileLocal. Please contact the Tax & Licensing division for information on how to amend tax return forms.
425-430-6851
425-430-6957
taxandlicensing@rentonwa.gov