Olympia 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.

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

Thurston County CPED requires a Cannabis Land Use Permit for state-licensed marijuana production, processing, or retail operations in unincorporated Thurston County. Under TCC Title 20 (Chapter 20.63)...

Thurston County Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) requires a Commercial Building Permit for new non-residential construction, additions, and major alterations in unincorporated Thurston...

Thurston County requires a Commercial Kennel License for any business providing facilities for breeding adult dogs and selling their offspring in unincorporated Thurston County. The license is issued ...

Thurston County CPED Building Division requires a Sign Permit for the installation, alteration, or relocation of commercial signs in unincorporated Thurston County. Sign regulations are established in...

Thurston County CPED requires a Critical Area Review Permit for development proposals that affect or are located near critical areas in unincorporated Thurston County, as defined in TCC Title 24 (Crit...

Under Washington's Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34), property owners in Thurston County may apply for reduced property tax assessment on land classified as farm and agricultural land, open space, o...

Thurston County CPED Building Division requires a Demolition Permit for the demolition of commercial structures in unincorporated Thurston County. A separate demolition permit application must be comp...

The Thurston County Fire Marshal's Office requires a Fire Alarm/Sprinkler System Construction Permit for the installation or modification of fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, and other ...

The Thurston County Fire Marshal's Office requires an annual Fire Code Operational Permit for commercial occupancies in unincorporated areas not served by a local fire authority. Under the Internation...

Businesses charging admission to events, performances, venues, bowling alleys, skating rinks, or other entertainment in Olympia must collect and remit an admissions tax at a rate of one cent per twent...

Adult oriented businesses operating in Olympia must obtain a special license under OMC Chapter 5.16 with a $2,400 nonrefundable initial application fee plus background check costs. The license require...

Businesses with security alarm systems in Olympia must register with the city under OMC Chapter 16.44. Alarm companies must hold a valid city business license and submit notice of intent for inspectio...

Businesses with taxable gross receipts in Olympia exceeding $500,000 annually (2026 threshold) must file and pay the Olympia Business & Occupation (B&O) tax.

All businesses operating within Olympia city limits must obtain an Olympia Business License. Required before engaging in business activities within the city.

Commercial construction, tenant improvements, and building alterations within Olympia require a building permit issued through the Community Planning and Development Department under OMC Title 16. The...

Organizers of community events (festivals, celebrations, fairs, and public gatherings lasting up to 7 days per year) within Olympia must obtain a community event permit under OMC Chapter 5.17. The per...

Operators of farmers markets in Olympia must obtain a master license under OMC Chapter 5.18 before opening. The license fee is $60 and is issued annually by the city clerk. Qualifying markets must be ...

Organizers of festivals, celebrations, fairs, and similar public events in Olympia must obtain a festival event permit under OMC Chapter 12.72 at least 90 days prior to the event. Fees include $50 per...

Commercial and multifamily buildings in Olympia are subject to fire code inspections under the International Fire Code as adopted in OMC Chapter 16.32. Inspection fees are calculated using a formula b...