Washington LLC Fees & Requirements
Official fees and filing requirements for forming and maintaining an LLC in Washington.
Formation Fee
$180
Certificate of Formation $180 (paper); online filing fee includes an online processing fee
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SOS
Annual Report
Fee
Due Date
By the expiration date: last day of the month the LLC was formed; may file up to 180 days early
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SOS
Registered Agent Requirement
Must designate and maintain a Washington registered agent (RCW 23.95.405)
Verified 2026-11-02Source: Legislature
Franchise Tax / Annual Tax
Not published yet
Expedited Processing
Expedited +$100 per entity (generally within 3 working days); same-day +$150 per entity
Verified 2026-11-02Source: SOS