Ocean Shores 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.

Under RCW 84.40, all businesses operating in Grays Harbor County must file an annual Personal Property Tax Listing with the Grays Harbor County Assessor's Office. Business personal property includes f...

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

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

Grays Harbor County Planning & Building Division requires a Commercial Building Permit for new commercial construction, tenant improvements, alterations, change of use, demolition, accessory structure...

Grays Harbor County Planning & Building Division requires a sign permit for the installation, modification, or replacement of commercial signs within unincorporated Grays Harbor County. The county dev...

Grays Harbor County Planning Division requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for uses listed in a zoning district that are permitted only after review and approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA). E...

Grays Harbor County Planning Division requires a Critical Areas Review for any development proposal on a site that includes one or more critical protection areas in unincorporated Grays Harbor County,...

Grays Harbor County Planning & Building Division requires a Demolition Permit before tearing down or removing any commercial, residential, or accessory structure in unincorporated Grays Harbor County....

Businesses in unincorporated Grays Harbor County, Washington that store, handle, or use hazardous materials, flammable liquids, compressed gases, or conduct operations regulated by the International F...

The Grays Harbor County Fire Marshal's Office provides fire prevention services and requires fire safety inspections for commercial buildings in unincorporated Grays Harbor County. The Fire Marshal re...

A Burn Permit is required for burning in Ocean Shores. The permit costs $30 per calendar year, and a copy of the burn permit must be kept on the premises when burning.

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings within Ocean Shores, Washington must obtain a commercial building permit. Washington uses the International Building Code (IBC) as...

Businesses in Ocean Shores, Washington installing exterior signage must obtain a sign permit. The city regulates size, location, type, and illumination of signs through its municipal code.

Applies to water service customers in the City of Ocean Shores. When the water superintendent or a state certified district representative determines that backflow prevention devices are necessary to ...

A development permit is required before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard in the City of Ocean Shores. The permit applies to all structures (including manufact...

The city of Ocean Shores adopts the International Fire Code (IFC), current edition, with Washington State amendments (Chapter 51-54A WAC) and specified appendices, which includes operational permit re...

The Ocean Shores Municipal Code (Chapter 8.12) requires any person to obtain a city permit before manufacturing, importing, exporting, possessing, or selling fireworks at wholesale or retail; discharg...

Applies to every person conducting bingo, raffles, amusement games, social card games, punchboards, or pull-tabs as authorized pursuant to state law within the city of Ocean Shores. The tax is levied ...

Food service establishments — including restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, cafeterias, bars and clubs, hotel, hospital and school kitchens, and similar establishments where grease, sand or oil may be...

Home-based businesses operating within Ocean Shores, Washington must obtain a Home Occupation Permit. The city regulates home occupations through its municipal code. Restrictions typically include lim...