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Checklists
In order to provide the most customer service possible, we are compiling the business checklists (provided in both English and Spanish) in this easy to access and download location:
- Business Restaurant Checklist
- Home-based Business Checklist
- How to Have Coffee – Building a Valuable Support Network
- Brick and Mortar Business Checklist
- To supplement these checklists with more detailed permit information, please visit the Tip Sheet Index provided by Tacoma Permits
- Our Launching a Business and Growing a Business brochures are your go-to for other partners in the community who can help you build your business.
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Helpful Links
Below is a list of helpful links to start and grow your business:
- Check out Business Planning & Marketing templates from the SBA or SCORE South Sound Tacoma
- Statewide Business Resources for Startups
- Tacoma Zoning Map
- This map contains detailed information regarding site zoning including allowed uses, setbacks, minimum lot area, and height.
- City of Tacoma Business Licensing FAQ
- Applying for your Business License in Tacoma
- WA Secretary of State Corporations Page
- Contact them in order to register your business and get a Unified Business Identifier (UBI)
- Tacoma Permits Website
- Business Organizations
- Cottage Food Requirements required for home based food businesses