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Toppenish city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Toppenish requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.
License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Toppenish.
Method for calculating FTEs
The minimum number of FTEs is one. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners, except that two part-time employees shall be deemed to be the equivalent of one full-time employee.
Origination fee:
|
License fee: |
$40 |
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Employee fee: |
$10 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee. |
Renewal fee:
|
License fee: |
$40 |
|
Employee fee: |
$10 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee. |
Nonprofit businesses
$0
Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Toppenish Municipal Code 5.01.
Origination fee: $0
Renewal fee: $0
Non-resident businesses
Variable
If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits.
Method for calculating FTEs
The minimum number of FTEs is one. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners, except that two part-time employees shall be deemed to be the equivalent of one full-time employee.
Origination fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | $40 + $10 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee The maximum employee fee is $600 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | $40 + $10 per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee The maximum employee fee is $600 |
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Average approval time
City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.
