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LLC cost guide · Washington

Washington LLC Fees (2026): The State Bill and the 2 Best LLC Services

Mainstay Filing ($199) and WA Registered Agent.org ($199) is the ranking we give for an LLC filing in Washington in 2026, best first. The state's bill begins at $200 and adds $70 every year for the annual report; that gives Washington the 37th spot out of 50 on a three-year view.
Charted by the State Biz Facts team

Washington state charges, charted

37th

among 50 states, counting three years of state fees

Small numbers mark small bills. Open the whole chart

  • Charge to form

    $200

    sos.wa.gov, as seen October 2026

  • Annual report

    $70 / yr

    Timing as the state words it: last day of the entity's anniversary month. sos.wa.gov, as seen October 2026

  • Charge when the report is late

    $25

    sos.wa.gov, as seen October 2026

  • State total, years 1 to 3

    $340

    The charge to form and two years of upkeep

Washington: the ranked providers

The method page lists all five criteria. The two heaviest are three-year charges and what the price covers.

Best route

1. Mainstay Filing: best for forming and keeping the LLC on one bill

$199 per year, state fee separate ($399 at checkout)

Mainstay Filing leads the chart because $199 per year pays for the Washington filing, the registered agent role and the annual report, with $199 charged at renewal.

Three years of provider charges come to $200 more than WA Registered Agent.org, and more of the state's paperwork is handled in exchange.

The renewal includes the annual report filing; the $70 fee to the state is extra, at cost.

Price covers

  • Formation papers drawn up and filed for you
  • Twelve months of registered agent duty
  • Your annual report drawn up and submitted on time
  • Application for your EIN handled as well
  • The state's charge is passed on at cost

Upside

  • A flat $199 each year
  • The EIN is handled as well
  • Still $199 at renewal

Downside

  • WA Registered Agent.org renews for $100 less
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Home-state option

2. WA Registered Agent.org: best for Washington LLCs on a budget

$199 to form; $99/yr later

Next on the chart is WA Registered Agent.org, since the formation costs $199 above the state fee, and the agent costs $99 from year two.

The annual report remains your job every year.

Price covers

  • Washington formation papers drawn up and filed
  • First year of agent service

Upside

  • $199 to form
  • Then $99 each year
  • Agent covered in year one

Downside

  • The owner keeps the annual report
  • EIN application costs $99 extra
Visit WA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

The 2 providers compared

OrderProviderYear 1Year 2 and onProvider charges, 3 years
1Mainstay Filing$199$199/yr$597Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2WA Registered Agent.org$199$99/yr$397Visit WA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
All prices here are as the companies showed them on November 12, 2026. The $200 state fee is not part of any row.

Washington LLC budget calculator

Choose a span of years and a provider. State charges follow the official schedule: $200 to form, the annual report from year two.
With Mainstay Filing, 3 years add up to $937 ($340 state, $597 provider).

Washington and the states beside it on the chart

SpotStateThree-year state fees
33rdOregon$300
33rdTexas$300
37thWashington$340
38thArkansas$345
38thMaine$345
The entire chart is at LLC costs by state, smallest bills first.

Washington formation: the form and its fee

$200 is due with the Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company, and it goes to the Washington Secretary of State under RCW 25.15.071. All providers below charge exactly that.

The annual report (2026)

Annual report: every year. Cost: $70. The state sets the date as last day of the entity's anniversary month. Lateness adds $25.

What put the first pick first

Mainstay Filing pulled ahead of WA Registered Agent.org on requirements handled, weighted 24%.

Taking on the annual report tipped the score toward the bundle.

Washington FAQ

What is the state charge for forming an LLC in Washington?

Official fee: $200. The providers ranked here charge $199 in year one.

What does the Washington annual report cost the LLC?

$70, every year; it is filed last day of the entity's anniversary month. Filing late costs $25.

How does Washington rank among states on LLC fees?

Washington is 37th of 50 on three-year state fees, at $340; spot 1 has the smallest bill.

Is a registered agent compulsory for Washington LLCs?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Which LLC services does this chart rank?

Mainstay Filing ($199) and WA Registered Agent.org ($199), in ranked order.

Who should file my LLC?

Our route runs through Mainstay Filing: the Washington formation, a registered agent and the annual report all come under one price of $199 each year. After it, WA Registered Agent.org.

More from this state

Where each number comes from

  1. On August 2026 we compared Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division with ccfs.sos.wa.gov.
  2. On August 2026 we compared Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division with sos.wa.gov.
  3. On October 2026 we compared Washington yearly filing: Annual report, official source with sos.wa.gov.
  4. On August 2026 we compared Washington report due date with app.leg.wa.gov.
  5. On October 2026 we compared Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source with sos.wa.gov.
  6. On October 2026 we compared Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source with sos.wa.gov.
  7. On October 2026 we compared Washington registered agent statute with app.leg.wa.gov.
  8. On August 2026 we compared ORS 63.044 and ORS 63.047 with oregonlegislature.gov.
  9. On October 2026 we compared Oregon formation fee: Filing fee, official source with sos.oregon.gov.
  10. On August 2026 we compared Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division with sos.oregon.gov.
  11. On August 2026 we compared Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division with sos.oregon.gov.
  12. On August 2026 we compared Tex with sos.texas.gov.
  13. On August 2026 we compared Ark with arkleg.state.ar.us.
  14. On October 2026 we compared Arkansas formation fee: Filing fee, official source with sos.arkansas.gov.
  15. On October 2026 we compared Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax report: what and with sos.arkansas.gov.
  16. On October 2026 we compared Arkansas yearly filing: Franchise tax: amount and filing with sos.arkansas.gov.
  17. On August 2026 we compared 31 M.R.S. sec. 1531 with legislature.maine.gov.
  18. On October 2026 we compared Maine formation fee: Filing fee, official source with legislature.maine.gov.
  19. On August 2026 we compared Maine Secretary of State with maine.gov.
  20. On August 2026 we compared Maine Secretary of State with maine.gov.
  21. Mainstay Filing's Washington service page, seen November 12, 2026
  22. WA Registered Agent.org's pricing page, seen November 12, 2026