Washington
Any state, same service, same price for our work
Start an LLC in Washington from anywhere in the world.
A Washington LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in Washington and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$200
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
Annual report $70
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Washington
- Registered agent with a Washington street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: annual report $70.
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What happens with your Washington LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Washington, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Washington LLC from abroad
Who can form a Washington LLC
Anyone. Washington does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Washington, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Washington LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Certificate of Formation. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $200, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year Washington asks for: Annual report $70. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in Washington
Washington has no state income tax on wages, which is one reason founders pick it. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Washington often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Washington FAQ
Questions about a Washington LLC
How much does a Washington LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$285 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $200 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Washington?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Washington typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Washington LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Washington, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Washington LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Washington require every year?
Annual report $70. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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