Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Commercial Telephone Solicitor
Any business making unsolicited commercial telephone calls and selling goods or products during the call is required to have a Commercial Telephone Solicitor endorsement.
It is also required for those who offer free prizes by mail and invite a telephone response.
Exceptions from coverage include, but are not limited to:
- Those soliciting for educational, political, or charitable purposes.
- Those who sell to businesses who either resell the product or use it for manufacturing.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents
- Business License Application.
- Commercial Telephone Solicitor Addendum.
- Personal/Criminal History – Commercial Telephone Solicitor.
- One for each manager who is in charge of the business operations at the location.
- Depending on your type of business structure:
- Sole Proprietor—one for the proprietor.
- Partnership—one for each partner.
- Limited Partnership—one for the general partner.
- Corporation—one for each officer (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer).
- Limited Liability Company—one for each member or manager.
State endorsement |
Fee |
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Commercial Telephone Solicitor |
$82 |
Additional fees | Fee |
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State tax registration | $0 |
Registering your business name as a trade name | $5 |
Business License Application fee | Variable fee |
How to apply
Online
Add a state endorsement to your business
Apply for a new business license
Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement
By mail
Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to:
Olympia, WA 98507-9034