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Navigate the Regulations

Doing business in the state of Washington does include some bureaucratic requirements with various government agencies. In your previous legal, accounting, and insurance consulting, you should find out what regulations are required for your particular type of business. You can also check the State of Washington small business guidance website for more information.

Regulations can take the form of licenses or permits to operate your business, registering with an agency responsible for your type of business, collecting and/or paying taxes, payroll taxes and reporting, and regulatory record keeping and reporting. In any case, you will first need to register your business with the State of Washington.

Following are some links that might assist you in researching regulatory requirements:

Town of Friday Harbor

Town of Friday Harbor: Doing Business in Friday Harbor – Facts, forms and requirements for opening a business in Friday Harbor. http://www.fridayharbor.org/2145/Business-License-Program

San Juan County

San Juan County: the San Juan County web site for online information. https://www.sanjuanco.com/

Washington State

US Federal Government