Starter
$129+ state fee
For founders who want a clean US LLC filed without extras.
- US LLC filing (state fee separate)
- No EIN included — self-file with the IRS, or add for $49
- Guided founder intake
- Order tracking
- Document checklist
Washington LLC formation
Form an LLC in Washington.
Washington has no personal income tax, which is how it usually gets sold. It does have a Business & Occupation tax on gross receipts, which almost no formation site mentions, and which you can owe in a year you made no profit at all.
No charge until secure checkout. State fees shown before payment.
$180
State filing fee
Statutory; online adds a processing fee
$70/yr
Annual report
Due by your formation month's end
3+ days
Processing time
$100 expedite is roughly 3 working days
Why founders choose Washington
What a Washington LLC gives you.
1
No personal or corporate income tax
Washington levies neither a personal income tax nor a corporate income tax. For a profitable operating business the B&O tax below can still work out favourably against a state that taxes net income — but the two are different instruments and should not be confused.
2
A serious technology base
Seattle and the eastside carry Amazon, Microsoft and a dense supplier ecosystem around them. If your business will have Washington employees, an office or substantial local customers, forming here is simpler than forming elsewhere and registering as a foreign LLC.
3
A modest, flat annual report
The annual report is $70, a flat fee with no online surcharge, due by the last day of your formation month. It can be filed up to 180 days early, which makes it easy to clear well ahead of the deadline.
Worth knowing before you choose
Three costs sit outside the filing fee. First, the Department of Revenue states that virtually all Washington businesses, including LLCs, are subject to the Business & Occupation tax — a tax on gross receipts with no deduction for costs, so it is payable in a loss-making year. Rates run roughly 0.471% on retailing, 0.484% on wholesaling and manufacturing, and about 1.5% to 1.75% on services; there is no minimum, and a Small Business Credit zeroes out low liabilities. Registration is triggered at $12,000 of gross income in-state, or $100,000 of Washington receipts for out-of-state businesses. Second, the Business License Application is separate from formation: $50 for a new business's first location, $5 to renew annually, plus city and county endorsements. Third, an initial report is due within 120 days of formation, ahead of your first annual report. The $180 figure above is the statutory fee; filing online adds a processing charge that commonly brings it to $200.
Pricing
Packages for your Washington LLC.
One-time service fee. The Washington state filing fee is separate and shown at checkout.
Most popular
Growth
$249+ state fee
Most popular for founders who need everything to run correctly from day one.
- Everything in Starter
- EIN included — unlocks Stripe & US banking
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- Operating Agreement template
- Wyoming or Delaware recommended
Recommended
Complete
$499+ state fee
For founders who want full setup, compliance monitoring, and priority support.
- Everything in Growth
- Annual compliance monitoring
- Compliance task reminders
- Priority founder support
- Business banking guidance
FAQ
Questions about Washington LLCs.
Specific answers for forming and running an LLC in Washington.
View full pricing →Washington has no income tax — so what is the B&O tax?
A tax on gross receipts rather than profit. The Department of Revenue says virtually all businesses formed in Washington, LLCs included, are subject to it. Because it applies to revenue with no deduction for costs, you can owe it in a year you lost money. Rates vary by classification from about 0.471% to 1.75%, and a Small Business Credit removes the liability for small filers.
Do I need a business licence as well as the LLC?
Usually yes, and it is a separate application to the Department of Revenue rather than part of formation. The processing fee is $50 for a new business's first location and $5 a year to renew, with city and county endorsements on top. Online processing takes around ten business days.
Why do other sites say the fee is $200?
Because $200 is the online total. The statutory Certificate of Formation fee is $180, and filing online adds a processing charge. We show the statutory figure and name the surcharge separately, the same way we separate state fees from our own.
Should I form in Washington if I don't operate there?
Almost certainly not. The B&O tax, the separate business licence and the initial report make Washington one of the higher-admin states in the country, and none of that buys a founder abroad anything Wyoming does not. Form here because your business is here.
Do I need to understand US legal paperwork?
No. RazorFile keeps the process plain-language and organised so you know what is needed, what is paid, and what happens next at every stage of your order.
What is a Registered Agent and do I need one?
A Registered Agent is required for every US LLC, regardless of where you live. They receive official government and legal correspondence on your company's behalf at a physical address in your formation state. RazorFile provides this service.
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