Short answer: File Foreign Name Registration/Renewal with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division, and name a Washington registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Washington
File Foreign Name Registration/Renewal with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division. You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Washington registered agent.
Physical Washington address is mandatory.
How Washington compares
We haven't confirmed Washington's foreign LLC registration fee with the state yet. The national median among the 47 jurisdictions we track is $150.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Idaho | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Oregon | $275 | 8 of 47 |
| Nevada | $425 | 4 of 47 |
| California | $70 | 43 of 47 |
| Montana | $70 | 43 of 47 |
Washington fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $70 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
Foreign LLC registration: Washington questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Washington?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Washington (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Washington?
We are confirming this fee with the state.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Washington?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Washington. Physical Washington address is mandatory.
Does a foreign LLC file the Washington annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: name reservation.duration, ra.change fee, foreign.fee, dba.fee, amendment fee, report.dissolution note.