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Business Entity Formation

Business entities are formed by registration with the Washington Secretary of State.  

Limited Liability Company

Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Washington) is a $180 initial filing fee, $59 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service for Online, In-person, Fax and Mail Transactions. Standard service is available by mail. The Initial Annual Report is due within 120 days of your initial filing.

Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $180 initial filing fee, $59 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service for Online, In-person, Fax and Mail Transactions. Standard service is available by mail.The Initial Annual Report is due within 120 days of your initial filing.

Corporation

Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Washington) is a $180 initial filing fee, $59 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service for Online, In-person, Fax and Mail Transactions. Standard service is available by mail. The Initial Annual Report is due within 120 days of your initial filing.

Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $180 initial filing fee, $59 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service for Online, In-person, Fax and Mail Transactions. Standard service is available by mail.The Initial Annual Report is due within 120 days of your initial filing.

Sole Proprietor

A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.

DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name

Washington allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in Washington visit this website.

Business Licenses

Business licenses in Washington are issued through the State as well as County and City. For more information on business licenses in Washington visit their website.  

Professional Licenses

There are a number of professions that require a state license in Washington. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website.  

State Income Tax

Washington does not have a state income tax for individuals. Washington does not have a state income tax for corporations. However, persons that engage in business in Washington are subject to business and occupation and/or public utility tax. These taxes are based on gross receipts of the business.

There is no additional franchise tax in Wisconsin beyond the annual fee.

State Sales Tax

Washington does have a state sales tax. Visit this website  for more information on sales taxes in Washington. Apply for an Washington sales tax permit here. This master business application streamlines business licensing and initial tax filings.

Employer Assistance

The state of Washington administers labor and employment issues through the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance information for employers in Washington is available at this website.  

Unemployment insurance information for workers in Washington is available at this location.

Workers' Compensation

Information for employers in Washington regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries website.  

Occupational Health & Safety

Washington provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Visit their website.  

Resources for Starting a Business in Washington