Short answer: $200 to file, about $250 in year one, and about $70 a year after that. $180 to $210 in the first year (depending on filing method and Initial Report timing), plus the $50 state business license fee.
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$250
$180 to $210 in the first year (depending on filing method and Initial Report timing), plus the $50 state business license fee.
Each year after
$70
Recurring annual cost is $70.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $200 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $239 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $200 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $399 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Washington compares
Washington's LLC filing fee is $200. That's the 7th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Washington runs $96 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $200 | 7 of 51 |
| Idaho | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Oregon | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Nevada | $436 | 2 of 51 |
| California | $70 | 40 of 51 |
| Montana | $35 | 51 of 51 |
Washington fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $200 | Filing by mail costs $180, while filing online costs $200 (includes an online processing fee). |
| Annual Report | $70 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Name reservation (optional) | $30 | Not specified |
| Certificate of good standing | $20 | |
| Certificate of Dissolution | $0 | |
| DBA / assumed name | UNCONFIRMED | state (Department of Revenue) |
LLC cost and fees: Washington questions
What is the Washington LLC filing fee?
$200 for Certificate of Formation. Filing by mail costs $180, while filing online costs $200 (includes an online processing fee).
How much does a Washington LLC cost per year?
About $70 a year in state fees. Recurring annual cost is $70.
Is it cheaper to file a Washington LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Washington?
Priority service costs an additional $100 (processed within three working days). Same-day service is available for $150.
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.