If you are planning to start a business in Tacoma, visit Access Washington, the State of Washington’s official website, for information on what licenses and permits you will need.
For specific questions on doing business in Tacoma, contact the City of Tacoma’s Tax and License Department.
Tax Incentives - Renewal Community/Community Empowerment Zone
A selected geographic area within the City of Tacoma has been designated as both a Renewal Community by the Federal Goverment and a Community Empowement Zone by the State of Washington. Employers who locate within the RC/CEZ and meet certain hiring requirements may be eligible for tax credits as well as financing and contracting programs. Visit the Renewal Community Web site to find out if your business or the real estate you're looking at is located in the Tacoma RC/CEZ.
City of Tacoma Job Credit
The City of Tacoma also provides a credit against your local business tax for every new, permanent, family-wage job a business creates. For more information, visit the Job Credit section of our Web site.