Washington LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Certificate of Formation (LLC) |
| Filing office | Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Filing System |
| State filing fee | $180 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $30 |
| Annual report | $70; due by the LLC's expiration date, the last day of the month it was formed; can be filed up to 180 days early. Washington annual report; the fee shown includes the online processing fee. Washington also requires a business license through the Department of Revenue. |
| Also know | Business and Occupation (B&O) tax: a gross receipts tax with no deduction for expenses; rates vary by activity B&O small business and multiple activities credits may reduce the tax Initial Report (principal office and governors) due within 120 days of formation; no fee if filed with the Certificate of Formation, an added fee if filed later Late annual report carries a $25 delinquency fee |
| State tax registration | Business license through the Department of Revenue's Business Licensing Service is required if you hire employees within 90 days, collect sales tax, or have gross income of $12,000 a year or more; online applications take about 10 business days |
| Registered agent | Required: every business must name a registered agent in Washington (commercial or noncommercial) and give the agent's email address |
| Processing time | The state publishes no standard processing time. Expedited filings are generally processed within three working days. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $180 | $330 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $180 | $429 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $180 | $829 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- dor.wa.gov/open-business/apply-business-license
- www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/limited-liability-company-llc-professional-llc-pllc-filing-resource-page
- www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/online-filing-instructions/file-annual-report-multiple-entity-types-online
- www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/online-filing-instructions/start-domestic-wa-limited-liability-company-llc-online
- www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/fee-schedules-priority-services
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.