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Washington Foreign LLC Registration
Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Washington.
Foreign Qualification
- Filing fee
- $200
- Form
- Foreign Registration Statement
- Annual obligation
- $60/year
- Processing time
- 3 business days online, 3 weeks by mail
- Expedite
- $100
- Estimated year 1 cost
- $260
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Washington data verified Apr 18, 2026 · sos.wa.gov
Formation in Washington
- Formation fee
- $200
- Annual cost
- $60/year
- State income tax
- No state income tax. Business & Occupation (B&O) tax applies to gross receipts.
- Privacy
- Moderate
Washington has no income tax but has a B&O tax on gross receipts.
What triggers foreign qualification in Washington?
- Physical presence in Washington
- Employees in Washington
- Processing transactions in Washington
Important to know
- $200 online filing fee (vs $180 by mail/in person)
Activities that do NOT require registration in Washington
The following activities are explicitly carved out by statute. On their own, they do not require a foreign LLC to register in Washington.
- Maintaining or defending a lawsuit
- Holding meetings of members or managers
- Maintaining bank accounts
- Soliciting orders by mail, telephone, or internet if accepted outside Washington
- Conducting isolated transactions completed within 30 days
Per RCW 23.95.520.
Need a registered agent in Washington?
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
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$200/year · Includes annual report filing
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$99/year · Full-service compliance option
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What's the penalty for not registering?
Statute-cited guide to the civil penalty, back fees, and court access if you operate in Washington without a certificate of authority.
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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Washington Secretary of State before filing.