What are the requirements for incorporating a for-profit corporation in the State of Washington?

The corporate name must contain a corporate designation such as Corporation, Incorporated, or Limited, or the abbreviation Corp., Inc., Co. or Ltd.

The corporation must have a registered agent with a Washington State address. The registered agent may be an individual or an organization registered to do business in Washington. The Articles must contain or be accompanied by a statement signed by the registered agent, indicating consent to serve.

Two copies of the Articles of Incorporation (one with original signature) must be submitted to the Corporations Division along with the filing fee.

What is the filing fee for Washington for-profit corporations?

The filing fee is $175. Expedited service is available for an additional $20.

What are the requirements for incorporating a non-profit (non-stock) corporation?

The corporate name may contain a designation such as Association, Services or Committee, but may NOT contain a corporate designation such as Corporation, Incorporated, or Limited, or the abbreviation Corp., Inc., Co. or Ltd.

The corporation must have a registered agent with a Washington State address. The registered agent may be an individual or an organization registered to do business in Washington. The Articles must contain or be accompanied by a statement signed by the registered agent, indicating consent to serve.

Two copies of the Articles of Incorporation (one with original signature) must be submitted to the Corporations Division along with the filing fee.

What is the filing fee for Washington non-profit (non-stock) corporations?

The filing fee is $30. Expedited service is available for an additional $20.

What are the requirements for forming a limited liability company in Washington?

The company name must contain the words Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Co., or the abbreviation L.L.C. or LLC.

The company must have a registered agent with a Washington State address. The registered agent may be an individual or an organization registered to do business in Washington. The Articles must contain or be accompanied by a statement signed by the registered agent, indicating consent to serve.

Two copies of the Articles of Organization (one with original signature) must be submitted to the Corporations Division along with the filing fee.

What is the filing fee for limited liability companies?

The filing fee is $175. Expedited service is available for an additional $20.



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