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Tukwila joins state’s business licensing service

OLYMPIA, WASH. – March 28, 2019 – The Department of Revenue today announces the city of Tukwila as a business licensing service (BLS) partner.

Tukwila is home to 20,000 and hundreds of businesses near Washington’s busiest airport. Tukwila businesses can now register for business licenses and renewals with the service. The city joins 15 King County neighbors, with Federal Way, Mercer Island and SeaTac joining later this year.

BLS offers a unique technology solution that connects state local licensing to streamline applications and renewals for Washington businesses. Find out more at http://bls.dor.wa.gov/.


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