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Washington Foreign LLC Registration
Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Washington.
State filing fee $200 one-time
Registered agent $125/yr based on Northwest RA
Total, all in $755 1 year 3 years 5 years
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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Washington data verified Apr 18, 2026 · sos.wa.gov
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) Activities that do NOT require registration in Washington The following activities are explicitly carved out by statute. On their own, they do not require a foreign LLC to register in Washington.
Maintaining or defending a lawsuit Holding meetings of members or managers Maintaining bank accounts Soliciting orders by mail, telephone, or internet if accepted outside Washington Conducting isolated transactions completed within 30 days Per RCW 23.95.520.
Need a registered agent in Washington?
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
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$200/year · Includes annual report filing
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$99/year · Full-service compliance option
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What's the penalty for not registering?
Statute-cited guide to the civil penalty, back fees, and court access if you operate in Washington without a certificate of authority.
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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.