Tumwater 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 TMC 13.08.070, it is unlawful for any person to make an opening in any sewer or drain, or connect any sewer or drain thereto, without first obtaining a connection permit (a right-of-way access/u...

A city-issued permit required to conduct controlled burns within Tumwater city limits, issued by the fire chief or their designee. Applicants must also concurrently hold an approved state burn permit ...

Any person desiring to put on a public or private display of display fireworks in the City of Tumwater must apply for a permit from the Tumwater fire chief or designee. (Note: consumer fireworks sales...

The City of Tumwater issues mechanical permits for installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, or replacement of mechanical systems. Examples include gas water heaters and gas ...

Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity that owns, maintains, or operates a pet shop in the City of Tumwater must first obtain a pet shop license issued pursuant to Chapter 6.05 of ...

Tumwater conducts environmental review of land use permit applications under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, the SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC), and the city's own envi...

Businesses charging admission fees for entry to entertainment, recreation, or amusement venues within Tumwater must collect and remit a 5% admissions tax. The tax applies to theaters, stadiums, skatin...

Any business operating an alarm system designed to summon police response within Tumwater must obtain an alarm permit from the Tumwater Police Department before activating the system. Permits include ...

Businesses operating in Tumwater must file and pay the Tumwater Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts.

Any commercial construction, alteration, or renovation within Tumwater requires a building permit from the Community Development Department. Tumwater adopts the International Building Code, 2021 Editi...