Office of Economic Development

About OED and an introduction to the staff.
 

How to start a business in Bellevue, how to obtain permits and licenses, what taxes are required, where to get business financing, where to look for commercial real estate and other location information.

How to get businesses registered to sell the City of Bellevue goods and services, and information about contracting, bidding, consulting, vending and purchasing rules and requirements.

Learn about Bellevue's Sister Cities Association and four Sister Cities.

Major employers, business surveys, maps, tax comparison and other information. Includes links to census data and information about commercial area planning, land-use regulations and development standards.

Organizations that help with economic development and make Bellevue and the region an outstanding place to do business.

Information and links about taxes and licenses for doing business in Bellevue.  This includes information about exclusions and how the business and occupation tax is levied in Bellevue.

Media articles, major construction projects, links to news releases and Bellevue's Report to Citizens.