Washington WA

Filing the Articles of Organization in Washington costs $200. After that, expect a $70 annual report fee. Annual report: $70, due by the end of the formation anniversary month. Online formation fee is $200 ($180 paper). A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.

Yes. Washington requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Yes. Washington does not require US citizenship, residency or an SSN to own an LLC; you need a Washington registered agent address and then an EIN from the IRS (by fax or mail with Form SS-4 if you have no SSN). A foreign-owned single-member LLC must also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, even with no US income. Check what Washington publishes, since member or manager names may appear in public filings.

No personal income tax on wages. No tax on wages or business income. A 7% capital gains tax applies to long-term gains above a standard deduction of roughly $270,000, rising to 9.9% on gains over $1 million (2025 onward). Corporate: No corporate income tax; Washington charges Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts instead.

Washington has no tax on wages or business income, but it taxes long-term capital gains at 7% above a standard deduction of roughly $270,000, rising to 9.9% on gains over $1 million. It also charges B&O tax on gross receipts, which is why 'no income tax' does not mean 'no business tax'.