Doing Business in Washington

Several state agencies offer outstanding guides to doing business in Washington State. Links to these resources are listed below. The following state agencies provide information and assistance for businesses:

• Our Regional and State Wide Business Services teams assists manufacturing, processing, and call center businesses with site location and expansion needs.

• If you would like assistance with exporting, our International Trade Division can field all of your questions.

• The Department of Revenue administers most taxes in the state.

• Workers Comp and workplace safety issues are overseen by the Department of Labor and Industries.

• Unemployment Insurance is administered by the Employment Security Department.

• Nearly all licenses--from driver's to business licenses--can be obtained at the Department of Licensing. Use the business licensing checklist at the Master Business Application web page.

• Environmental permitting is handled by the Office of Regulatory Assistance.

Guides to Doing Business in Washington

• Small Business Guide is presently being updated.

• Doing Business in Washington State (Department of Revenue)

• Getting Started in Business (Department of Licensing)

Washington Business Climate

• Business Climate (Economy)

• Hiring and Training

• Environmental Permitting

• Site Location Assistance

• Taxes

Business Assistance Organizations

• Association for Washington Businesses

• Washington Roundtable

• Washington Research Council

• Washington Research Council

• Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises

• Innovation Assessment Center (Washington State University)

For further assistance with your Washington business requirements, please visit Learn about Doing Business in Washington.