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What types of businesses need to have a business
license?
All entities engaged in business within the Redmond city limits, including those
physically located in commercial or in-home locations inside the city limits, those coming
inside the city limits to perform work, and those who earn money without physical presence
by providing services, such as telecommunications or by receiving rents. Exceptions to this
are:
- Governmental entities
- Farmers, gardeners, or other persons who sell and deliver self-grown
produce
- Non-profit businesses*
- Residential rental or leasing of four or less units
- Insurers or their agents who represent their own brand of insurance
- Newspaper carriers and other business endeavors of those under 18
- Businesses exempt by state or federal law
* Non-profit businesses must fill out a business license
application and provide proof of non-profit status. However,
non-profits are exempt from paying the business license fee.
How long is the
license in effect?
All business
licenses expire December 31 of each calendar year and must be renewed by
January 31 if business will continue in Redmond.
Can I
assume the former owner's license?
No,
business licenses are non-transferable. A new owner must apply for a new business license.
How
soon will I get my license?
Your license will be mailed within two weeks after you turn in your
application, related fees, and Hazardous Materials Questionnaire, if
applicable. For more information on Hazardous Materials Questionnaire
contact the
Wellhead Protection Program website.
When
is a business license denied?
In most cases, a
business license is denied because of zoning or code violations on the premises.
A
business license can also be denied because of legal violations or indebtedness to the
City.
What is the $55 surcharge for?
The surcharge is used to pay for improvements to the City's transportation
infrastructure due to the traffic impacts caused by the rapid growth
within the City. To date, the surcharge has helped
fund many projects. For more
general information or
current projects, select any of
these links.
How
do outside contractors and consultants determine the license fee?
Estimate the maximum number of employee-hours expected
to be worked in the city during the course of the year. Effective January 1,
2007 there is a minimum license fee of $90.00, which covers 1,920 hours worked in
the city.
When there are no employees actually working in the
city, as is the case with rental property owners and telecommunications
providers, how is the fee determined?
For "0" employees, the flat fee is $90.00.
Does
the City of Redmond charge quarterly taxes on incomes?
The City of Redmond does not charge a B&O tax. The City does charge
admissions taxes,
gambling taxes, and occupational utility taxes on applicable businesses.
For more information on City of Redmond taxes, visit the Redmond
Municipal Code (RMC).
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