Is a license required for an internet business? The department will require a Washington state dealer license for an internet business that has no physical presence in this state if that business:

1. (1) Brings together a Washington state customer with a licensed Washington state dealer; and
2. (2) Receives compensation from the customer or the dealer resulting from the actual sale or lease of a vehicle; or
3. (3) In any event acts as a vehicle dealer as defined in existing Washington state statutes and rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.70.160. WSR 04-16-090, § 308-66-250, filed 8/3/04, effective 9/3/04.]