Short answer: File Certificate of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division for $0. Not required for standard dissolution.
We've pulled these figures from the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Washington
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Not required for standard dissolution.
- File Certificate of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division and pay $0.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Washington compares
Washington's dissolution filing fee is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Washington comes in $32.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Idaho | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Oregon | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| Nevada | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| California | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Montana | $0 | 41 of 48 |
Washington fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $70 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Certificate of Dissolution | $0 |
Dissolving an LLC: Washington questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Washington?
File Certificate of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division ($0). Not required for standard dissolution.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Washington?
Not required for standard dissolution.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. $25 delinquency fee
How much does it cost to dissolve a Washington LLC?
$0 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: name reservation.duration, ra.change fee, foreign.fee, dba.fee, amendment fee, report.dissolution note.