ORA | Small Business Assistance

Small Business Assistance

Questions About

Business Licensing
1-800-451-7985 or bls@dor.wa.gov
Corporations or LLCs
360-725-0377 or corps@sos.wa.gov
Taxes
1-800-647-7706
Employees
1-888-836-1900
Workers Compensation, Employee Safety and Rights
1-866-219-7321
Environmental Permitting
1-800-917-0043 or help@ora.wa.gov

Small Business Guide

The Small Business Guide provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington.

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Plan

I've thought about starting a business.
A quick guide from idea to prelaunch.

» Plan

Start

I've decided to start a business.
Necessary steps before launch day.

» Start

Run

I have a company. I want to run it right.
Learn about ongoing responsibilities & taxes.

» Run

Open

My out-of-state business will be operating in Washington.
A quick guide to state requirements.

» Open

Grow

Business is good. We could do more.
Resources for expanding companies.

» Grow

Close

I've decided to close my business.
Find out how to plan your exit.

» Close

To download the full text version of the Small Business Guide, click here.

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