Arlington compliance requirements

Businesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...

Businesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...

All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...

Businesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...

The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...

The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...

Businesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...

All businesses registered with the Washington Department of Revenue must keep complete and adequate records for a minimum of 5 years from the date the tax return was due or filed, whichever is later. ...

DOH license for acupuncture and East Asian medicine practitioners in Washington. Renewed annually on the licensee's birthday. RCW 18.06.

Agricultural employers with one or more employees must maintain a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) tailored to agricultural operations per WAC 296-307. This includes compliance with the Worke...

Washington businesses that install new sources of air pollution or modify existing sources must obtain a Notice of Construction (NOC) permit from the Department of Ecology or their local clean air age...

Washington manufacturing facilities that emit air contaminants but do not require a Title V operating permit must register with the Department of Ecology or the local clean air agency under WAC 173-40...

Businesses operating ambulance or emergency medical services in Washington must obtain an EMS Service License from the Department of Health. Each ambulance vehicle also requires a separate vehicle lic...

DOH license for ambulance services in Washington. Renewed every two years. Fees set by DOH. RCW 18.73.

DOH license for ambulatory surgical facilities in Washington. Renewed every three years. Fees range from $12,900 to $27,200 based on procedure volume and accreditation status. RCW 70.230.

Individuals providing animal massage services in Washington must obtain certification from the Department of Health. Certification requires passing an approved examination and meeting education requir...

All LLCs and corporations registered in Washington must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State each year to remain in good standing.

Snohomish County Code Chapters 6.25, 6.28, and 6.30 require all adult-oriented businesses in unincorporated Snohomish County to obtain an annual business license. This includes adult bookstores, adult...

Commercial agricultural operations in unincorporated Snohomish County that need to conduct burning for crop management purposes must obtain an agricultural burning permit from the Puget Sound Clean Ai...

Snohomish County Code Chapter 6.36 requires all businesses operating amusement devices or game tables in unincorporated Snohomish County to obtain a license. This includes coin-operated amusement mach...

The Snohomish County Fire Marshal's Office conducts annual fire and life safety inspections of all commercial occupancies in unincorporated Snohomish County for the purpose of renewing the certificate...

Snohomish County Code Chapter 6.40 requires a permit for any boating exhibition or tournament held on waters within Snohomish County. This includes boat races, watercraft demonstrations, fishing tourn...

Washington law (RCW 84.40.020 and RCW 84.40.185) requires all businesses in Snohomish County to file an annual Personal Property Listing with the Snohomish County Assessor reporting all tangible busin...

Snohomish County Planning & Development Services (PDS) requires a commercial building permit for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and tenant improvements to commercial buildings, tow...

Snohomish County requires a mechanical permit per SCC 30.50.306 for the installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of mechanical systems in commercial buildings in unincorporated Snohomish Count...

Snohomish County requires a plumbing permit per SCC 30.50.306 for the installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of plumbing systems in commercial buildings in unincorporated Snohomish County. T...

Snohomish County Code Chapter 30.42C requires a conditional use permit (CUP) for certain business activities that are allowed in a zoning district only with special approval. Examples include churches...

Businesses charging admission to events or entertainment venues within Arlington city limits must collect and remit the city admissions tax. Under RCW 35.21.280, cities may levy up to $0.01 per $0.20 ...

A building permit is required for any new commercial construction, tenant improvements, alterations, or additions within Arlington city limits. The Community & Economic Development Department reviews ...

Commercial businesses within Arlington city limits are subject to annual fire and life safety inspections under Arlington Municipal Code Title 15 (Fire Regulations), which adopts the International Fir...

All food service establishments operating within Arlington city limits must obtain an annual food establishment permit from the Snohomish County Health Department (SCHD). This applies to restaurants, ...

Mobile food vendors operating within Arlington city limits must obtain an Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) and a food truck fire inspection. The ACUP is required under the city's land use ...

Businesses conducting gambling activities within Arlington city limits must file and pay a gambling tax under Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 3.32. Tax rates vary by activity type as authorized by RC...

All businesses located within or conducting business within Arlington city limits must obtain a City of Arlington business license under AMC Chapter 5.28. The license is issued through the Washington ...

Businesses operating from a residential property within Arlington city limits must comply with Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.44.082 governing home occupations. The permit ensures compliance with...

A leasehold excise tax is imposed under AMC Chapter 3.36 on leasehold interests in publicly owned real and personal property within Arlington city limits. This tax applies to businesses that lease pro...

Businesses providing short-term lodging within Arlington city limits must collect and remit lodging tax (hotel-motel tax) on charges for stays of less than 30 consecutive days. This applies to hotels,...