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How to start an LLC in Washington as a veteran

Data current as of July 2026. Verified against Washington state sources on the dates shown.

Filing fee: $180 · Standard processing: About 5 business days online; 3-4 weeks plus transit by mail. · Expedited: Mail expedite +$100 (write "EXPEDITE" on the envelope); same-day in-person +$150 (must arrive by 3:30pm).

The steps

  1. Choose and check your LLC name ($0) — Search the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS).

  2. Appoint a registered agent ($0) — A Washington-resident individual or authorized entity with a Washington street address who consents.

  3. File the Certificate of Formation ($180) — File online through CCFS or by mail.

  4. File your Initial Report ($0) — Due within 120 days of formation; free if filed with the origination document, otherwise a separate filing.

  5. Get an EIN from the IRS ($0) — Free federal step.

  6. File your Annual Report every year ($70/yr) — Due by the last day of your formation month each year.

Veteran fee waivers

We found no Washington veteran-specific formation fee waiver on the state's official pages as of July 2026. The standard steps above still apply.

Registered agent

Washington requires a registered agent with a Washington street address who consents to the appointment.

Do it yourself: A member with a Washington street address can serve as your own registered agent.

The free LLC Formation Guide walks these steps interactively — costs, waivers, and the proof documents, state by state.

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Fees and waivers change, so check the tool’s numbers against the state’s own page before you file; the Business pathway shows how to check a plan before you act on it.

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Also in Washington: → Washington veteran benefits, verified

State coverage today: 10 states (CA, FL, GA, NC, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA). Yours missing? The federal benefits above apply everywhere, and more states are being added.

This is education, not financial advice. Verify numbers against official sources before making decisions.

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