Have questions regarding your small business or getting started?
Check out the following resources!
Washington Small Business Guide
The Business Guide provides a comprehensive list of checklists, workshops, resources, and additional information you need to know when starting your business.
Washington Secretary of State
Create “Articles of Incorporation” (corporation) or “Certificate of Formation” (limited liability company), and file them with the Secretary of State’s office.
Washington Small Business Resiliency Network
The Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) represents a collaboration of 29 trusted community organizations across Washington state, working together to offer cultural- and language-relevant assistance to historically underserved small businesses.
Washington State Department of Revenue
File your Washington Business License Application with the Washington State Department of Revenue.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Washington Small Business Development Center is a state network providing confidential, no-cost business advising, specialized training, and market research to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Washington Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
The Department of Commerce offers your growing business several loan programs that can help you purchase new equipment, renovate, expand or construct facilities, support early stage product development or repurpose properties that have been abandoned or underutilized due to environmental issues.