Business Development Managing Director
Mary Trimarco
(206) 256-6146 

Business Development Manager
Sally Harris
(206) 276-0059 

Business Development Manager
Terry Lawhead
(509) 777-1500 

Business Development Manager 
Lynn Longan
(360) 481-3106

 
Start a Business
INCOME
$42,356
PATENTS
1.71
Per 1,000 workers
EDUCATION
31%
College Degree or Higher
UNEMPLOYMENT
8.5%
December 2011
TOT. EXPORTS
$53.2B
 

It's quick and easy to start a business in Washington state. Whether you want to register your business in state, learn about required documentation or assess workforce issues, you'll find many agencies ready to assist. Washington state is open for business!

 
Getting Started

Washington state provides lots of resources, tools and tips for entrepreneurs to help in setting up a new business:

Washington State Business Licensing

Once you have filed a Master Business Application to register your business, you will receive packets of information from these state agencies:

 
 
Hiring and Training Employees

Ensuring you can hire and retain the right people is critical to the success of your business.  Washington state provides numerous resources to business owners for assistance in the  search for training resources and ongoing support of a company's workforce.

The Washington State Employment Security Department provides prevailing wage rates per county across the state. This useful resource provides unemployment insurance rates and information on how Washington compares with other states on labor costs.

 
Business Resources
 
Business Counseling