Kent 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.

Any business operating an adult entertainment establishment in unincorporated King County — including peepshows and establishments offering nude or semi-nude dancing — must obtain an Adult Entertainme...

Businesses in King County that create or have the potential to create air pollution must register with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) and renew their registration annually. The registration ...

All demolition and renovation projects in King County involving structures greater than 120 square feet of roof area must submit an Asbestos/Demolition Notification and filing fee to the Puget Sound C...

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

All charitable organizations soliciting contributions in unincorporated King County must obtain a Charitable Solicitation License under KCC Title 6, unless exempt. Religious organizations are exempt u...

A clearing and grading permit is required in unincorporated King County for clearing over 7,000 square feet on RA-zoned properties, any clearing or grading in critical areas, grading of 100 or more cu...

A commercial building permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, and tenant improvements to commercial and multi-family buildings in unincorporated King County. King County Depar...

A conditional use permit (CUP) allows King County to consider uses of property in unincorporated areas that are not routinely allowed under the current zoning designation but may be made compatible th...

All lodging businesses in King County must collect and remit the convention and trade center tax on stays under 30 days. The rate varies by location within King County. This funds the Washington State...

A Farmers Market Food Service Permit is required from Public Health — Seattle & King County for food vendors selling prepared or processed food at farmers markets within King County. This permit is se...

Applies to any person or entity seeking to operate an adult entertainment business within Kent, and requires them to obtain an adult entertainment business license before using any premises for such b...

The obligation applies to any person who operates an ambulance company within the city of Kent, as defined by the business license clerk. It is required when a business meets the criteria of being sta...

This obligation applies to commercial water customers in Kent, WA, and is triggered when a backflow preventer is installed, repaired, relocated, or fails inspection/testing, requiring annual testing a...

Applies to nonprofits and organizations displaying on street banners, pole banners, or electronic messaging center signs for events or public service messages. Approval is required before installation...

The obligation applies to all persons engaging in business within the city of Kent, including extractors and manufacturers, and is triggered by engaging in business activities within the city limits.

Applies to new tenants of commercial space in Kent city. Required when there is altered area use or occupancy classification change, except for detached one- and two-family dwellings and certain townh...

The tax applies to any person who pays an admission charge to any place within the city limits, including operators charging admission for theaters, cinemas, concerts, and other public events. It is t...

The obligation applies to lessees of publicly owned real or personal property within Kent city who occupy or use such property through a leasehold interest. The tax is required when a leasehold intere...

The obligation applies to owners/operators of premises that are or may be the source of illicit discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and waters of the state. It is required whe...

Applies to commercial occupants in Kent who request commercial recycling service. Triggers when a commercial customer requests commercial recycling service from a collection company.