Incorporate your business in Washington;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Washington Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Washington?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Washington
S-Corporation or an Washington C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Washington Corporation?" It's easy to set up
an Washington Corporation with our Incorporation Software. It has
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Corporate Name Endings
The corporate name must include the word
"Corporation," "Incorporated," "Company," "Limited," or the
abbreviation "Corp.," "Inc.," "Co.," or "Ltd." The name must
not imply a purpose other than the purpose stated in the charter.
The name must be distinguishable from the name of any other
domestic corporation or of any foreign corporation authorized
to do business in state. The name must not include certain enumerated
words indicating it is a bank or savings and loan, or any other
words or phrases prohibited by any state statute.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
Articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of shareholders'
meetings, financial statements for the past three years,
all written communications to shareholders within the
past three years, a list of names and addresses of current
directors and officers, and the most recent annual report
delivered to the Secretary of State must be kept at
the principal office of the corporation.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
A Corporation License Renewal and annual report must
be filed with the Department of Licensing on or before
the 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.
The license fee is $50 with a renewal fee of $9.
Income Tax Rate
There is no income tax in the state of Washington.
S Corporation
The state of Washington has no corporate income tax
so S corporations elections have no impact.
License Requirements
Washington requires most businesses to obtain a license
and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check
with the state to make sure your business is complying
with the license requirements for your particular profession.
