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What if I am a non-profit business, can I do business with the Port?

Yes, but first you must register with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation under Chapter 24.03 RCW and submit a copy of their 501(c)3 or 501(c)4. 

  1. First, contact the Washington State Secretary of State
  2. Next, you should obtain a tax exemption letter issued by the IRS.
  3.  Finally, you should get a nonprofit business license from the City of which you are located.

Office of the Secretary of State – Non-Profits
Nonprofits | WA Secretary of State
Download Forms | WA Secretary of State

Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 24.03A RCW: WASHINGTON NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT