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Union Gap city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
Variable
The city of Union Gap 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 Union Gap.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 15 |
$50 |
|
16 through 30 |
$125 |
|
31 through 45 |
$150 |
|
46 through 60 |
$200 |
|
61 through 75 |
$250 |
|
76 through 100 |
$300 |
|
101 or more |
$325 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 15 |
$50 |
|
16 through 30 |
$125 |
|
31 through 45 |
$150 |
|
46 through 60 |
$200 |
|
61 through 75 |
$250 |
|
76 through 100 |
$300 |
|
101 or more |
$325 |
Nonprofit businesses
Variable
Nonprofit businesses must be licensed. To qualify as a nonprofit, the business must comply with Union Gap Municipal Code 4.04.
License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Union Gap.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 15 |
$50 |
|
16 through 30 |
$125 |
|
31 through 45 |
$150 |
|
46 through 60 |
$200 |
|
61 through 75 |
$250 |
|
76 through 100 |
$300 |
|
101 or more |
$325 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 15 |
$50 |
|
16 through 30 |
$125 |
|
31 through 45 |
$150 |
|
46 through 60 |
$200 |
|
61 through 75 |
$250 |
|
76 through 100 |
$300 |
|
101 or more |
$325 |
Home businesses
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Union Gap Municipal Code 17.04.090. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determine by number of employees (FTEs) who work within the city limits of Union Gap.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 15 |
$50 |
|
16 through 30 |
$125 |
|
31 through 45 |
$150 |
|
46 through 60 |
$200 |
|
61 through 75 |
$250 |
|
76 through 100 |
$300 |
|
101 or more |
$325 |
Renewal fee:
|
Total number of employees |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
1 through 15 |
$50 |
|
16 through 30 |
$125 |
|
31 through 45 |
$150 |
|
46 through 60 |
$200 |
|
61 through 75 |
$250 |
|
76 through 100 |
$300 |
|
101 or more |
$325 |
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 and number of FTEs.
Method for calculating FTEs
Add up all employees (part-time and full-time) and that equals the number of FTEs. This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Full-time equivalent (FTE) employee fee calculation
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | 1 through 15 employees - $50 16 through 30 employees - $125 31 through 45 employees - $150 46 through 60 employees - $200 61 through 75 employees - $250 76 through 100 employees - $300 101 or more employees - $325 |
Renewal fee:
| Reported gross annual income | License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | $0 |
| Above $2,000 | 1 through 15 employees - $50 16 through 30 employees - $125 31 through 45 employees - $150 46 through 60 employees - $200 61 through 75 employees - $250 76 through 100 employees - $300 101 or more employees - $325 |
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.
