The City of Bonney Lake requires a business license for any business done within the City. To get a Bonney Lake Business License, you must file a Master Business License with the Washington State Department of Licensing (see Ordinance 1236, passed May 22, 2007).

Washington State Master Business License filing options:
    ¤    Online (fastest)
    ¤    Download & Mail
    ¤    Contact the Department of Licensing at (360) 664-1400 or mls@dol.wa.gov. 

General Information

Useful tips on starting a business and the state licensing process are available at the Washington State Business Licensing page. The State also offers a Business Licensing Guide to help you determine all the licenses you will need for your particular business.

Specialty Licenses may be required for certain types of businesses. Please see the Washington State’s Specialty Licenses page to determine if you require any other licenses for your business and to view required fees.

Home Occupations: To request a business license for a Home Occupation in Bonney Lake, download and submit the 'Home Occupation Application' (see the Forms page) to the Assistant Planner in the Planning & Community Development department.

Nightclubs: To request a license for a Nightclub, submit the 'Application for Nightclub License form' (see the Forms page) to the City Administrator. 

Business Fees

¤    Washington Master Business License Filing Fee: $15^.00 per year

¤    Bonney Lake General Business License Fee: $60^.00 per year

¤  Specialty License Fees: Vary; see the Washington State Specialty Licenses page.

¤  Bonney Lake business taxes, fees and exemptions are detailed in Bonney Lake Municipal Code 5.08. Please also review the municipal code related to:

¤ Nightclubs (BLMC 5.17)

¤ Home Occupations (BLMC 18.22.010)

Contacts:

Accounting Specialist I – Business Licensing

Location Bonney Lake City Hall 19306 Bonney Lake Blvd. Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Mailing Address Attn: Business Licensing P.O. Box 7380 Bonney Lake, WA 98391-0944