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Washington: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a Washington LLC costs $200 (Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company, Washington Secretary of State). The periodic report is $70 every year and changing the registered agent is free. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The Washington filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationCertificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company$200Once, to create the LLC
ReportAnnual Report$70Last day of the entity's anniversary month
Change of agentAgent change form$0When you switch agents
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 is the Washington LLC filing fee?

$200 to file the Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company with the Washington Secretary of State. $180 filing fee plus the $20 online processing fee.

What does the Washington LLC report cost?

Annual Report, every year: $70.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in Washington?

The state charges no fee to file the change.

Is the Washington fee high or low?

$200 ranks number 43 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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