LLC Formation Fees

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How much Washington charges to form an LLC (2026)

The Washington filing fee is $200, $100 above the median and 43 of 50 from cheapest. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you; its $199 yearly price does not include the state fee.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The Washington filing fee

State fee
$200
$180 filing fee plus the $20 online processing fee.
Document
Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company
Filed with
Washington Secretary of State
Authority
RCW 25.15.071 (certificate of formation), filed under Article 2 of chapter 23.95 RCW; fee set by WAC 434-112-085(7)(a) ('Public organic record — One hundred eighty dollars')
Rank
43 of 50, cheapest first
Yearly report
Annual Report every year: $70.

Against bordering states

StateFiling fee
Washington$200
Idaho$100
Oregon$100
Best overall in Washington

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$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 file an LLC in Washington?

$200 to the Washington Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company. Washington is $100 above the median (median $100) and ranks 43 of 50 from cheapest. $180 filing fee plus the $20 online processing fee.

Is Washington cheaper than neighboring states?

Idaho $100 and Oregon $100. Washington is $200.

Are there other one-time costs in Washington?

The state's formation fee is the only one-time state charge we found for Washington.

What happens after the fee?

Annual Report every year: $70.

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