Form an LLC in Washington
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $325 on Standard.
State filing fee
$200
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$60 / yr
Washington LLCs file with the Secretary of State Corporations Division at $200. The annual report is due on the last day of the formation anniversary month each year with a $60 fee. Processing runs about a week.
Washington is a popular state for tech founders (Seattle's tech presence, Microsoft, Amazon orbit) and benefits from no state personal income tax. The Business & Occupation tax (B&O) applies to most operating businesses and is sometimes surprising for newcomers - it's a gross receipts tax, not a net income tax.
Best for: Seattle-area tech founders; Pacific Northwest operators.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $200 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $60 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
| Premium expedited fee | $300 (3-day filing) |
- No state personal income tax.
- B&O tax applies to most operating LLCs on gross receipts - rates vary by activity.
- Premium plans use the $300 expedited state fee for three-business-day filing.
How we file your Washington LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Formation
We file with the Washington Secretary of State Corporations Division. The $200 fee is paid online.
- 2
Register for B&O tax
Most Washington LLCs owe the Business & Occupation tax on gross receipts. We help with the Department of Revenue registration.
- 3
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Washington operating agreement delivered.
- 4
Set up annual report tracking
Washington annual reports are due the last day of the formation anniversary month each year. The fee is $60.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Washington annual report due?
The last day of the formation anniversary month each year. The fee is $60.
What is the B&O tax?
Washington's Business & Occupation tax is a gross receipts tax applying to most business activity. Rates range from 0.13% to 1.5% depending on the activity classification.
Can a non-resident own a Washington LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
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Ready to form your Washington LLC?
Total from $325 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.