Washington Registered Agent

Washington Registered Agent Service

Washington requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent in the state. Our Washington registered agent service provides reliable document handling and annual report reminders.

Physical Washington address required
Annual report deadline reminders
Same-day document forwarding
No personal income tax
From $99/year
Same-day scanning
Privacy protected

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Every US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent: the official point of contact that receives legal documents, lawsuits, and state notices on your behalf. We act as your registered agent in your formation state and forward anything that arrives straight to you.

  • Required to form and keep your LLC in good standing
  • Receives legal documents and state notices for you
  • We forward everything to you right away
$399 one-time
All state and government fees included

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Washington Requirements

Washington registered agent rules

What Washington requires of a registered agent, and what is included with StartGlobal.

Key Facts

Registered agent
$99/year or in Managed LLC
Document scanning
Same-day
Annual report
Anniversary month
Privacy
Address shielded

Washington registered agent requirements

  • Must have a physical street address in Washington
  • Must be available during normal business hours
  • Can be an individual or registered company
  • Agent information is public record

Source: Washington Limited Liability Company Act (RCW 25.15)

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FAQ

Washington Registered Agent Questions

Yes, Washington requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. The agent receives legal documents and official state correspondence.

A Washington registered agent must have a physical Washington street address, be available during business hours, and consent to serve. The agent can be an individual or registered company.

Washington annual reports are due by the last day of the anniversary month. Washington has no personal state income tax, but does have a B&O tax on gross receipts. Our annual compliance, $299/year or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), handles your filings and deadline tracking.

We provide same-day scanning and email notification for all documents received. When mail arrives at our office, we scan it and send you a secure email notification within hours, often within minutes. You can access all your documents anytime through your online dashboard.

Yes, you can change your registered agent at any time by filing a simple form with your state. If you're switching to StartGlobal, we handle all the paperwork for you. The change typically takes effect within a few business days once processed by the state.

Your registered agent receives: service of process (legal notices and lawsuits), annual report notices and reminders, tax documents and notices from the state, official state correspondence, and compliance reminders. We scan and email all documents to you immediately upon receipt.

Yes. Our registered agent address (not your personal address) appears on public state records. This protects your privacy and prevents unwanted solicitations. Your personal information is kept confidential and is never shared or sold.

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Registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), with same-day scanning and privacy protection.

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