Sammamish 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.

Applies to any theater (business) that charges admission to movie theaters in Sammamish. The tax is triggered by the first day of the first full calendar month after the ordinance's effective date and...

Applies to bona fide charitable or nonprofit corporations intending to conduct or operate bingo games, raffles, or amusement games that require licensing under Chapter 9.46 RCW. The obligation is trig...

Applies to new commercial development and significant site modifications. Required when submitting a commercial site development permit application for projects on one or more contiguous lots zoned fo...

The obligation applies to construction contractors performing work in the City of Sammamish. It is required when applying for a permit to perform work in City right-of-way, as a valid state contractor...

The obligation applies to applicants seeking approval for development proposals that include or are within a critical area, buffer, or building setback area. It is required prior to issuing any approv...

The obligation applies to applicants or agents seeking to demolish structures within Sammamish city. A demolition permit is required prior to commencement of demolition activities, as stipulated by th...

Applies to businesses installing changing message center signs or signs containing moving graphics, text, or video, or that are flashing, moving, rotating, animated, or inflated. Required when a sign ...

Applies to fireworks sellers and display operators planning a public fireworks display. Requires a permit application at least 30 days before the scheduled event.

Applies to developers constructing in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas within Sammamish city. Required when development occurs in designated flood hazard areas as defined by FEMA and local regulations.

Applies to operators of gambling activities within Sammamish city, including bingo, raffles, amusement games, punchboards, pull-tabs, and social card game rooms, as defined in SMC 3.20.010. The tax is...