LLC Formation Costs

LLC Formation Costs › Washington

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Washington? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Washington LLC costs $200 to file. After that, Annual Report, every year, $70. The state side over three years is $340.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$200Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company, Washington Secretary of State
Annual ReportYearly$70Annual Report, every year, $70
Registered agentYearly$0 yourself, or paidRequired. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, a noncommercial agent (any person or business with a Washington address), or the holder of a named position in the company. The agent consents in advance.
ExpediteOptional+$100 to +$150About 3 working days +$100; Same day (in person) +$150
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$200$399
3 years$340$937
5 years$480$1,475

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Washington fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $200 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Washington?

$200 to file. Over three years the state side is $340; with Mainstay Filing it is $937.

What is the yearly cost of a Washington LLC after the first year?

Annual Report, every year, $70.

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