Mesa 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.

The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) regulates agricultural burning in Franklin County, as Franklin County does not have a local clean air agency. Under RCW 70A.15.5020 and WAC 173-430, agricult...

Under RCW 84.40.020 and RCW 84.40.040, all businesses operating in Franklin County that own taxable personal property (equipment, furniture, fixtures, machinery, tools, computers, and other tangible a...

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

Franklin County requires building permits for all new commercial construction, additions, alterations, and interior remodels within unincorporated Franklin County. The Planning and Building Department...

Franklin County requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for certain land uses that are not outright permitted in a given zoning district but may be allowed with conditions. The Planning Department rev...

All businesses operating in unincorporated Franklin County must register with the County Planning Department before operating. This includes businesses located in the county and those traveling into o...

Franklin County requires a demolition permit before tearing down or removing any commercial, residential, or accessory structure in unincorporated Franklin County. The permit ensures proper safety pro...

The Franklin County Fire Marshal's Office (phone: 509-545-3548) conducts periodic fire safety inspections of commercial occupancies in unincorporated Franklin County. The Fire Marshal enforces the Int...

Franklin County requires a floodplain development permit for any construction, development, or land alteration within designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year floodplain) in unincorporated Fran...

The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) requires all food establishments operating in Franklin County to obtain a valid food establishment permit before commencing operations, per WAC 246-215 (Wash...

All businesses located within the city limits of Mesa, Washington, or conducting business within city limits, must obtain a City of Mesa business license. Mesa participates in the Washington State Dep...

Businesses located in or conducting business within unincorporated Franklin County areas near Mesa, Washington may be required to obtain a Franklin County business license endorsement administered thr...