2026 Washington fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Washington?
Every Washington LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Washington costs $200 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $70 a year, due End of anniversary month. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $419, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$200
Annual Report
$70/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
Washington LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $200 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$50 | One time, 2 business days |
| Annual Report | $70 | Yearly, due End of anniversary month |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $419 | All in |
No state personal or corporate income tax. B&O tax is levied on gross receipts (not profit) at rates from 0.13% (manufacturing) to 3.3% (services).
What founders in Washington overpay for
- The B&O tax is calculated on GROSS receipts, not profit — a service LLC with $100K revenue and $95K costs still pays ~$1,500 in B&O.
- Seattle adds its own city B&O tax on top of state B&O for LLCs with Seattle nexus.
- Late filing penalties. $25 + dissolution after 6 months
- Franchise tax. No state income tax. Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts: 0.13%-3.3% by classification.
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Start your Washington LLC for $419
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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