Washington compliance best practices for new businesses

Findings summarize the steps a new business should follow in Washington: entity formation, state business license and UBI registration, tax registration (B&O, sales tax, use tax), employer payroll accounts (workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, PFML/paid leave), municipal licenses/permits, industry-specific licensing (contractors, food service, healthcare), reporting and filing requirements (annual reports, business license renewals), employment laws (minimum wage, paid sick leave, firearm storage rules for employees), data privacy and cybersecurity resources, audits preparation and compliance best practices (recordkeeping, using Business Licensing Wizard, Secure Access Washington, small business liaison), key deadlines and fees, and recommended professional advisors (tax/CPA, employment attorney, insurance broker).

Findings summarize the steps a new business should follow in Washington: entity formation, state business license and UBI registration, tax registration (B&O, sales tax, use tax), employer payroll accounts (workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, PFML/paid leave), municipal licenses/permits, industry-specific licensing (contractors, food service, healthcare), reporting and filing requirements (annual reports, business license renewals), employment laws (minimum wage, paid sick leave, firearm storage rules for employees), data privacy and cybersecurity resources, audits preparation and compliance best practices (recordkeeping, using Business Licensing Wizard, Secure Access Washington, small business liaison), key deadlines and fees, and recommended professional advisors (tax/CPA, employment attorney, insurance broker).