A corporation or business entity is "doing business in Washington state" for purposes of RCW 42.17A. 405 if it conducts continuous or substantial activities in Washington state of such character as to give rise to a legal obligation.
If a limited liability company wants to do business under a name other than the official LLC name, it usually must register a fictitious business name, also known as a trade name, “doing business as” name, or DBA.
A major disadvantage with a DBA is that a DBA does not provide any liability protection or a barrier to your personal assets (and vice versa).
The LLC will insulate you from personal liability for any obligations of the business; a DBA is just a filing to let people know who is doing business under an assumed name. If you don't form a limited liability entity like an LLC or corporation, you will be personally liable for the business obligations.
DBAs don't offer any tax benefits.
LLC in Washington. A DBA is just a name for your business. It doesn't offer protection of your personal assets like a Washington LLC. An LLC is a legal business entity that gives business owners liability protection in the event of a lawsuit or bankruptcy.
The state of Washington defines a “small business” as any business entity, including a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, that is owned and operated independently from all other businesses, and has fewer than fifty employees.
Washington state is a famous technology hub, and home to some of the most notable tech businesses worldwide. The state's information and communication technology industry has brought the state over $103.5 billion in revenue.
The Boeing Company One of the largest aerospace companies in the world, Boeing was founded in Seattle in 1916. It has produced more than 14,000 commercial and military aircraft, as well as countless rockets and space exploration vehicles.
A business can be said to be doing business in Washington if it owns a warehouse in Washington or has a store in the state. Also, businesses that have sales representatives in the state are said to be doing business in Washington State.