Open a Washington LLC from anywhere in the world
No state personal income tax. A West Coast US LLC near Seattle's tech economy.
Washington LLC overview
A Washington LLC offers no state personal income tax and direct access to Seattle's tech economy, home to Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks. The state filing fee is moderate and the annual report is $70. The process is open to non-residents and fully remote.
Washington LLC pricing
One flat package price. Everything below is included.
- Total package
- from $400 (all-in)
- State filing fee
- $200 (state)
What you get
- Company name availability search
- LLC registration in Washington with Articles of Organization
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official confirmation letter
- Washington Registered Agent service for 1 year
- Business mailing address (Registered Agent's address) for 1 year
- Mail scanning service
- Initial Operating Agreement draft
- Free US business bank account opening assistance
- Stripe and PayPal setup guidance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Timeline
All-inclusive Washington LLC bundle
One simple, all-in price. State filing fee, Registered Agent, business address, EIN and operating agreement all included.
Washington LLC formation with everything you need to launch: Registered Agent, business address, EIN with verification letter and operating agreement. State filing fee is already included.
- Washington LLC formation with all relevant documents
- Washington state filing fee included
- Registered Agent service (1 year)
- Business address provided by the Registered Agent
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official verification letter
- Initial Operating Agreement
- Bank account opening assistance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Why form your LLC in Washington?
Members pay no state income tax on pass-through income.
Direct access to Amazon, Microsoft and a deep tech talent pool.
Strong ties to Asia-Pacific trade through Seattle and Tacoma ports.
No citizenship or residency requirement.
Who is Washington best for?
- Tech and SaaS startups
- E-commerce and consumer brands
- Companies trading with Asia-Pacific
- Founders hiring Seattle-area talent
Taxes and compliance
- $70 annual report fee.
- No state personal income tax.
- Washington Business and Occupation (B&O) tax applies to gross receipts.
- Federal IRS filings still apply for foreign-owned LLCs.
Ongoing Washington LLC requirements
$70 per year.
You must maintain a Washington Registered Agent.
BOI filing and IRS Form 5472 plus 1120 may apply.
How it works
Pick the Washington LLC plan that fits your goals.
Quick 5-minute form. We do the paperwork.
Receive formation docs, EIN and operating agreement.
Washington LLC: frequently asked questions
What is the B&O tax?+
Washington's gross receipts tax. It applies to revenue earned in Washington and has different rates by industry.
Can a non-US resident form a Washington LLC?+
Yes.
Will Stripe and PayPal accept a Washington LLC?+
Yes, with an EIN.
Can I open a US bank account?+
Yes.
Do I need to visit Washington?+
No.
How long does it take?+
3 to 7 business days, plus 5 to 15 days for the EIN.
Is Washington good for tech?+
Yes. Seattle is a top global tech hub with major cloud, e-commerce and gaming companies.
Are member names public?+
Yes, members or managers appear in the annual report.
A few things to know
- State filing fees are billed separately and set by each state.
- Processing times depend on the state and the IRS and can vary.
- We cannot guarantee approval of any third-party bank or payment processor.
- We are not a law firm or accounting firm. Information is for general guidance only.
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