Filing
Annual Report
How often
Every year
Due
By the expiration date, which is the last day of the month in which the LLC was formed, each year. It can be filed up to 180 days early
When the Washington Annual Report is due
Washington LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the expiration date, which is the last day of the month in which the LLC was formed, each year. It can be filed up to 180 days early.
An Initial Report is due within 120 days of formation (it can be filed together with the Certificate of Formation).
What the Annual Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Washington file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Washington
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Washington's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Washington does.
State tax on Washington LLCs
Washington has no state income tax, but LLCs doing business in the state are generally subject to the business and occupation (B&O) tax, a gross receipts tax administered by the Department of Revenue with rates that vary by business activity.
How to file
File with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division, online. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$299 / year state fee included
We track the Annual Report deadline, prepare it and file it every year.
Worth knowing in Washington
- Filing the annual report early does not change your expiration date.
- Formation and reports are filed online through the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS).
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Washington Annual Report due?
Washington LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due by the expiration date, which is the last day of the month in which the LLC was formed, each year. It can be filed up to 180 days early. An Initial Report is due within 120 days of formation (it can be filed together with the Certificate of Formation).
Where do I file the Washington Annual Report?
With the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division, which accepts it online. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Washington Annual Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Washington's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division's rules, linked below, for exactly what Washington does.
Does every Washington LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Annual Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Washington Annual Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $299 a year, with the state fee included.
Is there also a state tax on Washington LLCs?
Washington has no state income tax, but LLCs doing business in the state are generally subject to the business and occupation (B&O) tax, a gross receipts tax administered by the Department of Revenue with rates that vary by business activity.
