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WA · Incorporation

Form an LLC or corporation in Washington.

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At a glance

Washington formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$200
Corp filing fee
$200
Annual / franchise
$60+ annual report / B&O tax
Annual report due
Anniversary
State income tax
No personal income tax; B&O tax
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Washington

Washington supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: No personal income tax; B&O tax. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Washington, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Washington

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Washington

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Washington. Typical timing: Anniversary. Typical fee context: $60+ annual report / B&O tax.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Washington at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Washington change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Washington tax at a glance

No personal income tax; B&O tax

Full Washington tax guide

FAQ

Washington formation questions

Ready to form in Washington?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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