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WASHINGTON · ONE-TIME FORMATION
Washington LLC filing fee
$180 filing fee
AT A GLANCE
| Filing fee | $180 · one-time |
| Annual report | $70 / annual |
| Franchise tax | None for most small LLCs |
| Registered agent | Required — can be yourself |
| Typical total, year 1 | $250 |
What the $180 filing fee covers 01
Washington has no personal income tax, but it does not call its LLC fee an "annual report" — the annual report itself is the vehicle for the state's business taxes. The LLC annual report fee is $70 (re-verified 2026: many older guides show $60).
Filing fee in Washington 02
The filing fee to form an LLC in Washington is $180. This is a one-time state charge paid to the Secretary of State when you file your formation documents.
Registered agent in Washington 03
Registered agent required (statutory). Owner/member may generally serve as own RA if they maintain a physical street address in-state and are available during business hours; commercial RA services optional. A commercial registered agent service typically runs $100–$300/year — in Washington, being your own agent is free if you meet the requirements.
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Operating agreement 04
Washington does not require filing an operating agreement, but banks and courts will ask for one. You can write your own for $0; template services charge $50–$200.
EIN 05
An EIN from the IRS is always free. If you hire a formation service to file it for you, you are paying for a form that takes 10 minutes on irs.gov.
Annual report 06
Washington charges $70 for the annual.
Franchise tax and other Washington costs
Washington LLCs owe a $70 annual report fee. The state also has a Business & Occupation (B&O) gross receipts tax — tiny for most new businesses, but it exists and is separate from the annual report.
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Sources for Washington
Every fee below is checked against the state source linked per row. Verified 2026-11-03.