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How to withdraw a foreign LLC from Washington

An LLC formed elsewhere that stops doing business in Washington files a withdrawal with the state (Washington charges no fee). That ends its Washington registration, yearly reports and fees; the LLC itself keeps existing at home. As of October 2026.

Washington state fee$0per the state's fee schedule
Our filing service$120we prepare and file it
State fee + ours$120card processing is added at checkout
Withdraw from Washington Formed in this state?

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The 5 steps to withdraw from Washington

Step 3 is the state filing; the rest stops the bills that keep coming after you leave.

  1. 1

    Withdraw, or dissolve?

    Where people get stuck

    Withdraw when the LLC was formed in another state and only stops operating in Washington. If Washington is the LLC's home state, dissolve it in Washington instead.

  2. 2

    Bring Washington filings and taxes current

    Before you file

    Many states will not accept a withdrawal while reports or state taxes are overdue, and some ask for a tax clearance. The Washington annual report is due the last day of your formation anniversary month, with a state fee of $70. Check the Washington deadline.

  3. 3

    File the withdrawal with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Washington's business filing office; Washington charges no fee (Washington fee schedule). The current form is on Washington's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  4. 4

    Close Washington tax accounts and licenses

    Easy to forget

    Cancel the Washington sales tax permit, payroll accounts and local licenses so returns stop coming due. Washington sales tax permit.

  5. 5

    End the Washington registered agent after the state confirms

    Last step

    Keep the agent until the withdrawal is filed, so legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to withdraw a foreign LLC from Washington?

Washington's fee is $0 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Does withdrawing close my LLC?

No. The LLC keeps existing in its home state. Withdrawal only ends its registration in this state.

What if I just stop filing in Washington?

The state can revoke the registration, and unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can still be charged. Filing the withdrawal ends them cleanly.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.

More Washington business guides

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Have us file the Washington withdrawal

$120 plus Washington's $0 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Withdraw from Washington

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