Washington LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Washington in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Washington LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing fee) | $200 | cite |
| Annual Report (WA has none; annual renewal instead) | $73/year | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest Registered Agent) | $125/year | cite |
| Business License Application (varies by city/county) | $0–$110 | cite |
| Estimated Year-1 Total (state + RA + license) | $398–$508 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Washington does not require an annual report; instead, LLCs must file an annual renewal ($73) by the end of the month of the anniversary of formation, completed online through the Corporations & Charities Filing System.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities
- https://dor.wa.gov/open-business/apply-business-license
- https://www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/file-documents-online/corporations-online-filing-system
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- Full Washington LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for Washington
- Mercury — free business checking
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