Renewals and annual filings in Bellevue
What renews, and how often, once the business is open. Bellevue has 7 filings on this. The fixed government fees add up to about $10, 4 fees are set by the space or the business and 2 filings are free.
Fees and timelines at a glance
| Filing | Agency | Government fee | How long | Renews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington business license (state tax registration) | Washington Department of Revenue, Business Licensing Service | Varies | About 10 business days; city or state endorsements can add another 2 to 3 weeks. | Every year, before the date printed on the license, when it carries endorsements. |
| Customs Bond | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Varies | At least 5 business days for review. | Continuous bonds renew yearly. |
| Food worker cards for staff | Washington State Department of Health, with local health departments | $10 | Not listed | The first card is valid 2 years; renewals 3 years, or 5 with extra food safety training. |
| Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA) | U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Free | Not listed | Every two years. |
| Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA) | U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Free | Not listed | Update every year. |
| Hazardous materials registration | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT) | Varies | Not listed | Every year by June 30. |
| Food service business permit | Public Health, Seattle and King County | Varies | Book the pre-operational inspection at least 1 week before opening. | Every year, through the Public Health Permit Center. |
Washington business license (state tax registration)
Washington Department of Revenue, Business Licensing ServiceWashington State
File online in My DOR, or by mail. It gives the business its UBI number and tax registration, registers trade names and city and state endorsements, and passes your details to Employment Security and Labor and Industries, which open the unemployment insurance and workers' comp accounts.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
- Takes
- About 10 business days; city or state endorsements can add another 2 to 3 weeks.
- Renews
- Every year, before the date printed on the license, when it carries endorsements.
Customs Bond
U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal
Bought from a CBP-approved surety, usually through your customs broker, who files it electronically. A continuous bond covers a year of entries.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- At least 5 business days for review.
- Renews
- Continuous bonds renew yearly.
Food worker cards for staff
Washington State Department of Health, with local health departmentsWashington State
Everyone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils takes the state training and exam, online only at foodworkercard.wa.gov or through a local health department. A new worker may start before getting the card, for up to 14 days, if the employer gives food safety training.
- Fee
- $10
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- The first card is valid 2 years; renewals 3 years, or 5 with extra food safety training.
Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the facility that makes or processes the cosmetics.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every two years.
Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the brand (the responsible person on the label), one listing per product.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Update every year.
Hazardous materials registration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)US federal
Filed online when you ship or offer certain hazardous materials in bulk, such as large lithium battery shipments.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every year by June 30.
Food service business permit
Public Health, Seattle and King CountyKC
Once plan review is approved, submit the application to operate in the Public Health Permit Center, pay the operating fee and book the pre-operational inspection at least a week before opening. Opening without that inspection can mean closure and a fee of half the yearly permit. Every employee needs a Washington food worker card.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- Book the pre-operational inspection at least 1 week before opening.
- Renews
- Every year, through the Public Health Permit Center.
Guides for each business in Bellevue
Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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