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Do I need a Washington State business license to enter into an agreement with the Port?

Yes. In order to enter into a long-term or short-term contract with the Port of Seattle to perform any services and its obligations with the Port, an artist must comply with all applicable local, State and Federal laws.

The Artist will need to register with the State of Washington to obtain a Uniform Business License (UBI) number, file appropriate taxes with the department of revenue and comply with various federal labor and employment laws.