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How much does an LLC cost in Washington?

Forming an LLC in Washington costs $200 in state fees. After that, Washington charges $70 a year for the Washington annual report. Five-year state total: $550. As of October 2026.

Washington filing fee$200once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$350the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$550Washington's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a Washington LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    Washington charges $200 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on Washington's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Washington registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at Washington CCFS. Washington sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every year

    The Washington annual report is due the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $70. Washington annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    State taxes on the LLC

    Check this

    Washington does not currently have an individual income tax; a 9.9% tax on adjusted gross income over $1 million begins January 1, 2028. Federal income tax passes through to the owners unless the LLC elects otherwise.

  7. 7

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. Washington calls it a Certificate of Existence and charges $20. How to order it in Washington.

  8. 8

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: Washington charges no fee. How to dissolve an LLC in Washington.

Washington LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
Washington filing fee (paid to the state)$200$200
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
Washington annual report$70$70
Washington state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$550$550

State fees: Washington filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual report, $70, due by the end of your anniversary month; can be filed up to 180 days early.

Due today with us$333.73$123.75 plus Washington's $200, with the $9.98 card processing fee shown before you pay.

Washington's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in Washington?

Forming an LLC in Washington costs $200 in state fees. After that, Washington charges $70 a year for the Washington annual report. Five-year state total: $550.

Is there a yearly fee for a Washington LLC?

Yes. The Washington annual report costs $70 and is due the last day of your formation anniversary month.

Can I form a Washington LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with Washington's business filing office and pay only the $200 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a Washington LLC?

$123.75 plus Washington's $200, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($333.73). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a Washington LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More Washington business guides

Start an LLC Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Foreign LLC Withdraw a foreign LLC

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