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Washington Foreign LLC Registration

Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Washington.

Foreign Qualification

Filing fee
$200
Form
Foreign Registration Statement
Annual obligation
$60/year
Processing time
3 business days online, 3 weeks by mail
Expedite
$100
Estimated year 1 cost
$260
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Formation in Washington

Formation fee
$200
Annual cost
$60/year
State income tax
No state income tax. Business & Occupation (B&O) tax applies to gross receipts.
Privacy
Moderate
Washington has no income tax but has a B&O tax on gross receipts.

What triggers foreign qualification in Washington?

  • Physical presence in Washington
  • Employees in Washington
  • Processing transactions in Washington

Important to know

  • $200 online filing fee (vs $180 by mail/in person)

Sources

Need a registered agent in Washington?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification.

Northwest RA ↗ Registered Agents Inc ↗

Filing it yourself?

Go directly to the official filing portal.

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Check your compliance

Answer 3 questions to find out if your LLC needs to register in other states.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Washington Secretary of State before filing.