General Business Licenses

The City of Oak Harbor business license expires on the date established by the Business Licensing Service (BLS) and must be renewed on or before that date to continue to engage in business in the City after that date. The Washington Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service processes applications and renewals for City of Oak Harbor Business Licenses.

More information regarding applying or renewing your City General, Home Occupation, Non-Profit or Non-Residential licenses can be found at the following link. 

Apply or Renew Your Oak Harbor City Business License 

BUSINESS LICENSE FEE STRUCTURE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2024 

TiersGross IncomeFee
Tier 1
Gross income under $20,000$50, minimum
Tier 2Gross income equal or between $20,001-$100,000$75
Tier 3Gross income equal or between $100,001-$200,000$100
Tier 4Gross income equal or between $200,001-$500,000$250
Tier 5Gross income equal or above $500,001$500


SALES TAX 
Please remit sales tax to the State of Washington to the credit of Oak Harbor. Effective July 1, 2022, our local sales tax rate is 9% and our location code is 1503.
Learn more at Businesses | Washington Department of Revenue

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Utilities/City Finance Department at 360-279-4530 or email Utilities.

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