| WASHINGTON |
| Name |
Must contain words Incorporated, Corporation, Company, Inc., Corp., Co., Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., Limited, Ltd., LLC, or L.L.C.Fictitious name fees $25. Included are $5 filing fee and $15 to file the "Master Application". |
| Information about Directors and Officers |
Company must have at least one Director. No age or residence requirement. One director can hold all positions. It is not required to list Directors and Officers in the articles of incorporation. |
| Requirements for address |
Home address can be considered as company address. P. O. Box is not admissible. |
| Registered Agent |
Registered Agent is required if you do not live or have an office in Washington. Otherwise, you can be your Own Registered Agent. |
| Shares/Stock information |
No limit on number of shares to issue. No extra filing fees based on number of shares or amount of par value. |
| Annual statement |
It is required to file with the Secretary of State on or before expiration of the corporation's corporate license, or not less than 30 days or more than 90 days prior to the expiration date of any staggered yearly license. Secretary of State mails notice to each domestic corporation that its annual license fee must be paid. Annual license fee is $50 ($10 for inactive corporations), payable to the Secretary of State. |
| State fees |
$175 filing fee. |
| Income tax rate |
No income tax. |
| Franchise tax |
No franchise tax. |
| S Corporations |
State has no corporate income tax. |
| License requirements |
Most businesses must obtain a license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the license requirements for your particular profession. |
| Corporate records |
Articles of incorporation and bylaws; the minutes of shareholder meetings; financial statements for past three years; all written communications to shareholders within past three years; list of names and addresses of current directors and officers; most recent annual report delivered to secretary of state must be kept at the principal corporate office. |
