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Washington LLC startup cost (2026)

Starting a Washington LLC costs $200 to file. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, the first-year total is $399, with the agent, EIN application and report filing included. The first report later costs $70.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Washington budget, line by line

LineWhat it isCost
State filing feeCertificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company, Washington Secretary of State$200
Registered agentYou may act as your own agent if you meet the address rule$0 yourself, or paid
EINIssued by the IRS online$0
State totalFiling fee plus quantified extras$200
With Mainstay FilingState total plus the first-year price (agent, EIN application, report filing)$399
Best overall in Washington

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Washington?

The state filing fee is $200. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, the first-year total is $399.

Does Washington charge anything besides the filing fee?

Not in the sources we checked. The first Annual Report is a later cost: $70.

Can I be my own registered agent in Washington?

A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, a noncommercial agent (any person or business with a Washington address), or the holder of a named position in the company. The agent consents in advance.

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