Registering Your Business The state of Washington provides one-stop business registration to assist in understanding and meeting federal, state, and local licensing requirements. The process includes obtaining a Master Business Application and UBI number and registering a Trade Name. Applications for a Master Business License can be obtained in Bremerton at: Dept of Revenue 1-800-647-7706 (automated) http://dor.wa.gov; or: Dept of Labor & Industries 500 Pacific Ave, Suite 400 Bremerton, WA 98312 360/478-4923. Request a new Master Application if you are changing your business, structure, name, ownership, product or service, etc.. For more licensing information, call 360/753-4401 or visit the Department of Licensing web site at http://www.wa.gov/dol. Obtaining a City License All businesses located on Bainbridge Island or doing business in the City of Bainbridge Island must apply for a city business license. Forms can be obtained at City Hall (280 Madison Ave N) Monday thru Friday, 8 am-4 pm, 206/842-7633. Obtaining a Specialty License Many times a business owner may need additional licenses for landscaping, painting, shipbuilding, or other purposes. For more information on specialty licenses, contact the Business and Professions Division at 360/753-4401, or on the Department of Licensing web site at http://www.wa.gov/dol. State and Federal Tax Requirements These vary with the form and nature of your business. For state tax assistance, contact the Department of Revenue at 1-800-647-7706. The IRS can assist you with federal forms, information, and publications. For general information, call 1-800-829-1040. For IRS forms and Business Tax Kits, call 1-800-829-3676. Wage Regulations For questions concerning wage regulations, call or write to the Department of Labor & Industries at: Department of Labor & Industries Employment Standards P.O. Box 44510 Olympia, WA 98504-4510 360/956-5316

Industrial Health & Safety Regulations For information on health and safety rules, contact: Division of Industrial Safety & Health P.O. Box 44600 Olympia, WA 98504-4600 1-800-423-7233 or 360/956-5500 Industrial Insurance For information on hiring employees, on insurance, and on tax withholding for employees, contact: Division of Industrial Insurance Employer Services P.O. Box 44144, MS-4144 Olympia, WA 98504-4144 1-800-547-8367 or 360/956-4817 Environmental Regulations For guidelines or permits concerning air/water quality, shoreline protection, waste disposal, etc. contact: Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Employment Security Call 360/902-9551 for information. Local Fire Regulations Bainbridge Island Fire Department 842-7686 Business Assistance For general business information, start-up information or business assistance, contact the CTED Business Assistance Center’s Hotline at 1-800-237-1233. Small Business Development Washington’s Small Business Development Centers provide one-on-one counseling to small businesses. The centers help businesses develop a business plan, map out a business strategy, develop a bookkeeping system, and assist with business start-up at no cost. Also, at no cost, the centers help businesses with research and market analysis. Furthermore, through a statewide network of community colleges, the centers sponsor education and training workshops. For more information, call 360/586-4854 in Olympia or the Small Business Development Center and Innovation Assessment Center in Seattle (180 Nickerson, Suite 207), 206/464-5450.

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