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LLC formation services compared in Washington (2026)
The Washington filing fee is $200. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $399 in year 1; the other four services range from $200 to $449.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Washington
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $200 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $239 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $299 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $399 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $449 |
Washington filing details
- State filing fee
- $200
$180 filing fee plus the $20 online processing fee. - Formation document
- Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company
- Filed with
- Washington Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $70
- Registered agent
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, a noncommercial agent (any person or business with a Washington address), or the holder of a named position in the company. The agent consents in advance.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $200 state fee = $399 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Washington questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Washington with a service?
In year 1, from $200 (Bizee) to $449 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Washington’s $200 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $399.
What does Washington charge to file an LLC?
$200, paid to the Washington Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Washington LLC?
Yes. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, a noncommercial agent (any person or business with a Washington address), or the holder of a named position in the company. The agent consents in advance.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/fee-scheduleexpedited-service, checked October 1, 2026
- Washington formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/online-filing-instructions/start-domestic-wa-limited-liability-company-llc-online, checked October 1, 2026
- Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division (multira state research spine): ccfs.sos.wa.gov/, checked August 12, 2026
- Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/4.2024%20-%20AR%20-%20Profit%20-%20M&M%20-%20Corp%20Sole.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Washington yearly filing: Annual report, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/online-filing-instructions/file-annual-report-multiple-entity-types-online, checked October 1, 2026
- Washington report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=23.95.255, checked August 12, 2026
- Washington registered agent statute (RCW 23.95.415): app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=23.95.415, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).