How Much Does It Cost to Form a Washington LLC?
Washington is on the higher end for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Washington Secretary of State charges $200 to file your Certificate of Formation. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $200, Washington is on the higher end nationally.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Washington charges $70 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Washington tax note: Filing fee: $180 + $20 processing fee = $200. Annual report recently increased to $70 (was $60). Same-day service $150 per entity. Washington has a Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax on gross receipts. No state income tax.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Washington LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Washington Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $100. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 3 business days.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $200 | One-time, paid to the Washington Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $70 | Filed annually with the Washington Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $100 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 3 business days |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $70/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.