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How to Form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Washington Choose an LLC Name. File a Certificate of Formation. Create an LLC Operating Agreement. Apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Choose the type of business entity for tax purposes. File any required state and local business licenses.

A certified copy of your articles of organization or articles of incorporation can be ordered by mail, in person, or online. You cannot order by phone or fax. Normal processing takes 5-7 business days, plus additional mail time. The Washington Secretary of State will mail your certified copy to you.

Your Washington LLC Initial Report can be filed by mail or it can be filed online. The fee for filing by mail is $10 and the fee for filing online is $30 (the state automatically adds a $20 ?expedited fee? to all online filings).

On the My DOR Services page, click the Get Started button. If you have access to more than one business, click the name of the business whose Business License you want to print. In the Business License panel, click the Print Business License link. Your Business License will appear in a new window.

Initial reports are information updates due to the secretary of state after you form or register a business entity, such as an LLC, corporation, or nonprofit.

How much does an LLC in Washington cost per year? All Washington LLCs need to pay $60 per year for the Annual Report fee. These state fees are paid to the Washington Secretary of State. And this is the only state-required annual fee.