Fee to file with the state
$200
From sos.wa.gov, October 2026
LLC cost guide · Washington
Starting an LLC in Washington (2026): Official Costs and the 2 Best Services
Our 2026 recommendation for forming an LLC in Washington, best first: WA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199). To open an LLC in Washington you pay the state $200 and, every year, $70 for the annual report, a total that ranks 37th of 50.
What Washington charges
37th
out of 50 states, measured over three years of state fees
The smaller the number, the less the state charges. The whole table
Annual report
$70 / yr
The state sets the deadline as last day of the entity's anniversary month. From sos.wa.gov, October 2026
Late-report charge
$25
From sos.wa.gov, October 2026
State charges, years one to three
$340
Formation, then the year-two and year-three reports
Our Washington recommendations
Most of the weight goes to three-year charges and coverage. Read the methodology for all five criteria.
1. WA Registered Agent.org: best for a thrifty start
$199 plus the state fee; the agent is $99 a year from year two
WA Registered Agent.org is our first choice because $199 to form in Washington, agent service paid for in year one, then $99 yearly.
It comes in under Mainstay Filing on three-year service fees. Cost counts for 34% of the score.
The annual report is yours to file every year.
What the price buys
- The state filing that creates the LLC
- First year of agent service
In its favor
- Agent service for year one is part of the price
- $199 and the state's fee
- A $99 renewal
Against it
- The annual report is not covered
- The EIN application is outside the price ($99)
2. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who want the annual report handled
$199 yearly, plus the state fee ($399 charged at checkout)
Our second pick, Mainstay Filing, earns its place since $199 a year gets you the Washington formation plus the repeating jobs, namely registered agent duty and the annual report.
Over three years its service fees are $200 higher than WA Registered Agent.org's, and cost weighs 34% of the score.
At renewal it handles the annual report, and $70 goes to the state at cost.
What the price buys
- Your formation is prepared and filed
- Registered agent duties covered all year
- Your annual report is prepared and sent in
- Your EIN application goes in with the rest
- You pay the state fee at face value
In its favor
- The EIN application is in the price
- Renews at $199
- One flat price of $199 a year
Against it
- Renews for $100 more than WA Registered Agent.org
Washington picks compared
| No. | Service | First-year fee | From year two | Service charges, three years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WA Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit WA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Company price pages, copied November 12, 2026. Every row needs the $200 state fee added.
State and service charges, by year
Pick a number of years and a service. The state portion follows the official schedule: $200 to form, then the annual report from year two.
Washington next to the states ranked around it
| Place | State | Three-year state fees |
|---|---|---|
| 33rd | Oregon | $300 |
| 33rd | Texas | $300 |
| 37th | Washington | $340 |
| 38th | Arkansas | $345 |
| 38th | Maine | $345 |
The complete ranking applies one method to all fifty states.
The state's fee for a Washington LLC
To create the LLC, submit the Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company to the Washington Secretary of State along with a $200 payment (RCW 25.15.071). It is billed at cost by every service below.
Washington annual report: fee, deadline and late charge
Washington expects the annual report every year. Fee: $70. Last day to file: last day of the entity's anniversary month. The late charge is $25.
How we ordered the Washington picks
Three-year service charge decided first place in Washington. It counts for 34% of the score; the remaining criteria are paperwork the price takes on, year-two price, match to the state's calendar, fee labeling.
At $397 for three years, $200 less than Mainstay Filing, WA Registered Agent.org wins on cost.
Washington: common questions
How much does the state charge to start an LLC in Washington?
The filing fee at the state is $200. The services here charge $199 in the first year.
What fee goes with the Washington annual report?
$70 every year, filed last day of the entity's anniversary month. A late filing adds $25.
Where does Washington stand on LLC fees?
Washington is 37th of 50 for three-year state fees, at $340; the smallest bill ranks first.
Does Washington require a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Which LLC services are recommended on this page?
WA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199), in the order we rank them.
Which service should file my LLC?
WA Registered Agent.org first, then Mainstay Filing. What separates WA Registered Agent.org is three-year service charge.
Sources for this chapter
- Official page for Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division: ccfs.sos.wa.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division: sos.wa.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Washington yearly filing: Annual report, official source: sos.wa.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Washington report due date: app.leg.wa.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source: sos.wa.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source: sos.wa.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Washington registered agent statute: app.leg.wa.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for ORS 63.044 and ORS 63.047: oregonlegislature.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Oregon formation fee: Filing fee, official source: sos.oregon.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division: sos.oregon.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division: sos.oregon.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Tex: sos.texas.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Ark: arkleg.state.ar.us, opened August 2026
- Official page for Arkansas formation fee: Filing fee, official source: sos.arkansas.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax report: what and: sos.arkansas.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: amount and filing: sos.arkansas.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for 31 M.R.S. sec. 1531: legislature.maine.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Maine formation fee: Filing fee, official source: legislature.maine.gov, opened October 2026
- Official page for Maine Secretary of State: maine.gov, opened August 2026
- Official page for Maine Secretary of State: maine.gov, opened August 2026
- WA Registered Agent.org, pricing page: copied from the company site November 12, 2026
- Mainstay Filing, Washington service page: copied from the company site November 12, 2026