How to form an LLC in Washington for $0 service fee.
Washington state filing fee is $200. Standard processing is 3 to 7 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Washington Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Washington Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Washington.
No state income tax. Major tech cluster in Seattle/Bellevue. B&O (Business & Occupation) tax on gross receipts is the trade-off; it functions differently from income tax. Aggressive labor laws.
Where Washington businesses are based.
You can form your Washington LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Washington formation rules at a glance.
- $200 filing fee, $60 annual report
- Processing: 3 to 7 business days ($50 expedited)
- Filed with the Washington Secretary of State in Olympia
- Top industries: Technology (Microsoft, Amazon), Aerospace (Boeing), Agriculture
Our take Strong choice for businesses operating in Washington. No state income tax is attractive; B&O tax is the trade-off.
Corporations and Charities Division processes LLC formations from Olympia. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $60 annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 3 TO 7 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Washington, in four steps.
Washington vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Washington compares.
Washington business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Washington-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Washington-specific LLC questions.
Does Washington have state income tax?
What is B&O tax?
When is the annual report due?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Washington?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Washington?
Do I need to live in Washington to form an LLC there?
What is a Washington Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Washington LLC?
Start your Washington LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Washington Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Washington Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Washington.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.