Bothell 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.

Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 3.80 imposes a tax on admission charges to entertainment events and venues within city limits. Under Washington RCW 35.21.280, cities may levy an admission tax of up to ...

Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 5.14 requires all adult entertainment facilities operating within city limits to obtain a city license. The license applies to business owners/operators, managers, and e...

Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 9.13 regulates alarm systems within city limits. Businesses with burglar or robbery alarm systems must register the alarm with the city. The city may charge and collect ...

Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 requires a license for businesses operating amusement devices within city limits. Amusement devices include coin-operated machines used for entertainment such as pi...

All businesses operating within Bothell city limits must obtain a Bothell Business License. As of April 2022, licensing is handled through the Washington State Department of Revenue as a city endorsem...

Bothell Municipal Code Title 20 requires building permits for commercial construction, tenant improvements, and change-of-use projects within city limits. Permits are processed through MyBuildingPermi...

Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 12.28 requires a conditional use permit for land uses designated with a 'C' in the city's zoning use tables. Uses requiring a conditional use permit include certain comm...

Bothell Municipal Code Title 20 (Fire Code) requires businesses engaged in certain hazardous operations to obtain an operational fire permit from the Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction Division....

Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 5.20 levies a tax on gambling activities operated within city limits, including punchboards, pull-tabs, bingo, raffles, and card games. For commercial stimulant operator...

Bothell Municipal Code Title 18 (Chapter 18.05) requires a grading permit for earthwork, excavation, and fill activities within city limits. The permit is required before any land-disturbing activity ...