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Hatton compliance requirements

Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Hatton, Washington — federal, state, county, and city-specific.

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 435 Washington state filings, 27 Adams County requirements, and 6 Hatton-specific requirements. Each obligation links to an authoritative source — the official government page where available, or the authorized filing portal or publisher otherwise.

Federal Obligations(106)

1099-NEC Filing — Nonemployee Compensation

ANNUALTAX FILING

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...

ADA Title III — Accessibility Compliance for Public Accommodations

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

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,...

ATF Federal Explosives License/Permit

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $200 ($200 for a manufacturer/importer/dealer license (3-year term). $100 for a user permit (3-year term). Employee Possessor background check fees may apply separately.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Recordkeeping

AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee. Form 4473 is a recordkeeping obligation, not a filing.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BIS Export Controls — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee for export license applications. Compliance program costs vary.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Beneficial Ownership Information

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Filing is done online at boiefiling.fincen.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Updated Report (Ownership Changes)

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

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...

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee — CAN-SPAM is a compliance-posture obligation with no registration or filing required.)Source → (opens in new tab)

CBP Import Entry — Customs Declaration for Imported Goods

AS NEEDEDTAX FILING

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...

COBRA Notice Requirements — Continuation of Health Coverage

AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

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 ...

Washington State Obligations(435)

5-Year Business Record Retention (WAC 458-20-254)

AS NEEDEDTAX FILING

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. ...

Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine Practitioner License

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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

Agriculture-Specific Safety Program (WAC 296-307)

ANNUALEMPLOYMENT

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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Compliance costs include developing the written program, training materials, and safety equipment.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Air Quality Notice of Construction Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

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...

Air Quality Registration (Sub-Title V)

ANNUALPERMIT

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...

Est. fee: $750 ($200-$3,000+ annually depending on the type and volume of emissions and the local clean air agency's fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Ambulance / EMS Service License

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $300 (Service license fee plus separate per-vehicle license fees. Fees vary by service level (BLS vs ALS).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Ambulance Service License

EVERY 2 YEARSINDUSTRY LICENSE

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

Ambulatory Surgical Facility License

EVERY 3 YEARSINDUSTRY LICENSE

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.

Est. fee: $12900 ($12,900 to $27,200 based on procedure volume and accreditation status.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Animal Massage Practitioner Certification

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

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...

Est. fee: $125 (Certification renewal fee; initial application and exam fees are additional.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Annual Report

ANNUALREGISTRATION

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

Est. fee: $70 (Filing fee is $70 for LLCs and corporations (increased from $60 in 2024).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Adams County Obligations(27)

Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspection (Adams County)

ANNUALPERMIT

Under Adams County Code Chapter 14.60, the Adams County Fire Marshal is authorized to conduct annual fire and life safety inspections of all nonresidential occupancies in unincorporated Adams County. ...

Business Personal Property Tax Listing (Adams County)

ANNUALTAX FILING

Under RCW 84.40.020 and RCW 84.40.040, all businesses operating in Adams County that own taxable personal property (equipment, furniture, fixtures, machinery, tools, computers, and other assets used i...

Business Personal Property Tax Return (Adams County)

ANNUALTAX FILING

Washington law (RCW 84.40.020) requires all businesses in Adams County to file an annual Personal Property Listing with the Adams County Assessor reporting all tangible business assets — including off...

Clearing and Grading Permit (Adams County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses performing land clearing, grading, or excavation in unincorporated Adams County, Washington must obtain a clearing and grading permit. Washington counties regulate land disturbance activiti...

Commercial Building Permit (Adams County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Under Adams County Code Chapters 15.04 and 15.06, any new commercial construction, tenant improvement, structural alteration, or change of occupancy in unincorporated Adams County requires a building ...

Commercial Key Box Installation (Adams County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Under Adams County Code Chapter 14.50, all commercial buildings in unincorporated Adams County that have fire protection systems (sprinklers, fire suppression) or fire alarm systems must install an ap...

Conditional Use Permit (Adams County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Under Adams County Code Chapter 17.85, certain business uses in unincorporated Adams County require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Adams County Hearing Examiner. CUPs are required for uses wi...

County Business License (Adams County)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Adams County requires businesses operating within the county to obtain a County Business License from the Adams County Auditor's Recording Department. The Recording Department, located at 210 W Broadw...

Est. fee: $50 (Application fee of $50 for a regular vendor's license. The license is valid for one location only. Contact the Recording Department at 509-659-3247 for current fees.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

County Lodging Excise Tax (Adams County)

MONTHLYTAX FILING

Under Adams County Code Chapter 3.14, a special excise tax of 2% is levied on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging in Adams County. This tax applies to hotels, motels, rooming hous...

Critical Areas Review (Adams County)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses proposing development in or near critical areas (wetlands, fish & wildlife habitat, geologically hazardous areas, critical aquifer recharge areas, floodplains) in unincorporated Adams Count...

City Obligations(6)

Building Permit — Adams County Building & Planning (Hatton)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or making tenant improvements to commercial or residential buildings within the Town of Hatton, Washington must obtain a building permit from the Adams County Buil...

Fire & Life Safety — Adams County Fire Protection District #2 (Hatton/Lind)

ANNUALPERMIT

Commercial businesses operating in the Town of Hatton, Washington are subject to fire and life safety requirements. Hatton is served by Adams County Fire Protection District #2 (Adams/Hatton/Lind), co...

Food Establishment Permit — Adams County Public Health (Hatton)

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in the Town of Hatton, Washington that prepare, cook, handle, or serve food to the public must obtain a Food Establishment Permit from the Adams County Public Health Department. This includ...

Land Use / Zoning Compliance Permit — Adams County Planning (Hatton)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses establishing a new use, changing an existing use, or conducting home-based business in the Town of Hatton, Washington must comply with zoning and land use requirements under the Adams Count...

Sign / Exterior Business Signage Permit (Hatton — Adams County Building)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses in the Town of Hatton, Washington installing, erecting, or modifying exterior business signage must obtain a sign or building permit. Because Hatton does not have its own published municipa...

Washington State Business License (Hatton)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All businesses operating in Hatton, WA must obtain a Washington State Business License (UBI number) if they have gross income of $4,000 or more per year (threshold effective January 1, 2026), plan to ...

Est. fee: $55 (Base application fee is $50 for opening a new business. Annual renewal fee is $5. No city endorsement fee applies (Hatton is not a DOR endorsement city).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

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