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General information on King County permits and submittal requirements as well as related forms and zoning information.
Municipal Research & Services Center
Washington government information including the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), as well as municipal and county codes.
Office of Trade & Economic Development
Importing & exporting information including trade statistics, foreign trade zones and information on the many programs offered by this Washington agency.
State of Washington Office of the Secretary of State
Includes information for corporations and those interested in international trade.
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Northwest-oriented international business and trade information.
Washington State Department of Revenue
General tax information, forms, reports, publications, and state business records database.
Washington Municipal Codes
Municipal codes for Washington cities and counties.
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Alliance of Angels
Venture capital opportunities for Northwest hi-tech companies funded by Technology Alliance, a statewide network of businesses, research institutions, and industry trade associations.
The Business Plan - Road Map To Success
Guidance through the process of writing a business plan.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Federal programs, projects, services, and activities targeting funding assistance.
National Venture Capital Association
Membership list of and web addresses for Northwest venture capital firms
Venturer Northwest Entrepreneur Network
Resources for entrepreneurs, published by the local Northwest Venture Group.
Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help (CASH)
Services and available training schedules from a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic self-sufficiency.
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Access Washington Business
Washington State government business information on starting a business as well as ELF-Electronic Tax Filing and WA chamber of commerce contacts.
Entrepreneurial Edge
Advice and resources from the Edward Lowe Foundation
Franchise Zone
Franchise opportunities, ranging from financial services to pet businesses.
SCORE
Online individual business counseling for people starting or owning a business from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
Small Business Administration
Includes information on starting, expanding, financing, and marketing your business.
Small Business Administration - Seattle office
Local financial and technical small business assistance information.
Washington Small Business Development Centers
Access to free one to one business management and technical assistance.
Washington State Department of Licensing
Registration requirements, forms, and descriptions for business, driver, vehicle, professional, and vessel licenses.
Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy
Small business resources including information on business opportunities, starting and financing a business and disaster assistance.
U.S. Business Advisor
Information and services provided by the government provides for the US Small Business Association including a wide range of FAQ lists.
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Washington State Office of the Forecast Council
Economic forecasts from the state of Washington
Beige Book
Summary of regional economic conditions including Seattle in district 10.
American FactFinder
Index of Census Bureau data including population, ethnic, divorce, economic, poverty. Popular tables and maps for the US, states, counties, cities, towns, and American Indian reservations.
Census 2000
Census data from the University of Washington's Government Library web site.
County & City Data Books
U.S. data from 1988 and 1994 for population, health, housing, the labor force, income, and the economy.
County Business Patterns
Detailed geographic, industry, and other information for U.S. business establishments.
Economic Statistics Briefing Room
Current Federal economic indicators including employment, income, international, money, output, prices, production and transportation statistics.
FedStats
Data from more than 70 federal agencies.
Statistical Abstract
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U.S. Census Bureau
Census, demographic, geographical and business data, projections and estimates about the people and economy of the United States.
Taxes
FirstGov for Employers
One stop guide for business tax information and tax reporting.
FTA State Tax Rates & Structure
Accurate sales & excise tax information.
IRS Tax Forms
Forms for filing your United States tax return. Download current and prior year forms and publications.
Special Resources from CCH for Tax Legislation
Federal tax news, changes, historical gift and estate tax rates.
State Tax Forms Index from LSU
Links to federal and state tax forms.
Tax & Accounting Sites Directory
State links, general locators, news, organizations and rates & data.
Last Updated: March 3, 2008