Kelso 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.

All businesses operating in Cowlitz County that own tangible personal property used in the conduct of business must file an annual personal property listing with the Cowlitz County Assessor's Office p...

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

Cowlitz County requires a building permit for most new commercial construction, tenant improvements, remodeling, and repair work that affects a building or structure in unincorporated Cowlitz County. ...

Cowlitz County requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for land uses that are not outright permitted within a zoning district but may be allowed subject to conditions per CCC Chapter 18.10 Land Use Or...

Cowlitz County requires a fill and grade permit for earth-moving activities in unincorporated Cowlitz County, pursuant to CCC Chapter 16.35. This includes excavation, grading, filling, and clearing ac...

The Cowlitz County Fire Marshal requires operational permits for businesses that store, handle, or use hazardous materials, flammable/combustible liquids, compressed gases, or other regulated material...

Cowlitz County requires a Floodplain Development Permit for any development within designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) in unincorporated Cowlitz County, pursuant to CCC Chapter 16.25 Floodpla...

Cowlitz County Health & Human Services Environmental Health Services requires an operating permit for all food establishments in Cowlitz County, including restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, food tru...

Cowlitz County requires a home occupation permit for any business conducted from a residence in unincorporated Cowlitz County, pursuant to CCC Chapter 18.10 Land Use Ordinance. Home occupations must b...

Cowlitz County imposes a leasehold excise tax of 6% on the taxable rent paid by lessees of publicly owned property (federal, state, county, or municipal), pursuant to CCC Chapter 3.34 and RCW 82.29A. ...

All persons, firms, or corporations maintaining audible, visual, or electronic alarm systems (burglar, robbery, or emergency detection) in Kelso must register with the Cowlitz Communications Center, p...

A building permit is required for construction, alterations, extensions, repairs, moving, removal, demolition, or change of occupancy of buildings and structures within Kelso, per KMC Chapter 17.48. T...

Marijuana producer, processor, and retailer operations in Kelso are regulated under KMC Chapter 17.60. Retail sales are allowed only in Light Industrial (LI) or General Commercial (GC) zoning district...

All businesses operating within Kelso city limits must obtain a city business license endorsement through the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) Business Licensing Service, per KMC Chapter 5...

A conditional use permit (CUP) is required for land uses that are not outright permitted in a zoning district but may be allowed subject to conditions, per KMC Chapter 17.08. CUPs are classified as Cl...

A permit is required for manufacturing, importing, possessing or selling fireworks at wholesale or retail, discharging special fireworks, conducting public displays, and transporting fireworks (except...

A grading permit is required for earth-moving operations within Kelso, per KMC Chapter 17.48. Two classifications exist: regular grading for projects under 5,000 cubic yards, and engineered grading fo...

Businesses operating from a residence within Kelso must comply with home occupation requirements per KMC Chapter 17.18 in addition to holding a valid city business license. Key restrictions: activitie...

The City of Kelso imposes an admissions tax of one cent on each twenty cents (or fraction thereof) of the admission charge paid by any person paying more than ten cents admission to theaters, drive-in...

The City of Kelso imposes a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax on the privilege of engaging in business activities within the city, per KMC Chapter 5.03. Two rate tiers apply: 0.1% (0.001) on gross rec...