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Businesses on Bellevue's Main Street.

Small shops line Bellevue's pedestrian-friendly Main Street.

Office of Economic Development

Helping to grow and create local businesses
Bellevue is an exciting and vibrant place for commerce, international trade and technology innovation. Highly educated population, #1 city for entrepreneurs in the US, and growing internation trade center. Location for multinational technology giants such as Microsoft, T-Mobile, Boeing and Expedia. The Office of Economic Development assists businesses currently in Bellevue, businesses considering establishing offices in the city, property developers and citizens.

City celebrated in new book
Bellevue Future Unlimited offers a vivid snapshot of the city, in images and text. Wyndham Publications, which published a limited run of the book in May, put it together with support from the city and local businesses.

Services & Information

About the Office of Economic Development

About OED and an introduction to the staff.

Starting, Growing, or Relocating a Business

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.

Doing Business with the City

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.

International Trade in Bellevue

Information on Bellevue’s many businesses conducting international trade, City initiatives, and resource agencies.

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

Economic Profile

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.

Taxes and Licenses

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.

Contact Information

Office of Economic Development
450 110th Avenue NE
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Thomas Boydell, Manager
Phone: 425-452-4186
Fax: 425-542-5247
E-mail: tboydell@bellevuewa.gov

Customer Assistance

Related Links

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce External Web Link

Bellevue Downtown Association

Meydenbauer Center

Prosperity Partnership