In Washington, new companies (except non-profit entities) must file an Initial Annual report. This filing is due no later than 120 days of the company’s filing date.
Annual license renewals are $85 (State annual report filing fee is $70 plus our $15.00 filing fee) and are due before the last day of the anniversary month in which it was incorporated.
Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.
Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.
What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.
Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.
We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.
Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.
A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.
In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.
If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.
Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.
There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Washington Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).
Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).
Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.
Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!
Read more information about Foreign Qualification here
Foreign qualification fees
Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.
There are two options:
– $150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
– $99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.
Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.
Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.
We offer brand-new local voice mail or fax number. We will also issue you a password that will allow you to access the voice mail system in order to retrieve messages and/or set up your own customized greeting. Faxes can be forwarded to your email. Service available in WASHINGTON: Seattle. More details about local voice mail and fax services.
We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!
No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.
The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.
No.
When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate Washington agency.
Yes. . The registered agent must have a business office identical to the registered office and must be either: (1) a natural person residing in Washington, or (2) a corporation or limited liability company with authority to transact business in the state. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.
One are more are required.
One or more as defined in the entity’s bylaws.
Yes. Each corporation must file a report annually on or before the day that the corporation needs to pay its corporation license fee.
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Once you have formed a business in Washington, you need to find out if your business requires a license to operate in the state. Business license in Washington is categorized under the following:
You can apply for licenses or renew them online, through mail or in-person.
Where and how do you apply for a business license in Washington? Does your business fall under the “specialized licenses” or “general license” category? Does your business entity require multiple permits or licenses? Who is the issuing authority for these licenses or permits? The only way to answer these questions is through an understanding of the process of business licensing.
Here is a step-by-step approach towards acquiring a business license in the state of Washington:
How would you know what type of business or professional license is required to operate in Washington? The type of industry or the activities of a business entity helps in identifying the type of business license required. It is also important to note that some businesses will require only a permit and not a license.
Let’s take a look at some examples to understand this better:
It is important to know that a business license in Washington is not always issued by the state agencies; sometimes they are issued by the city or county. At the same time, it is not necessary that your business may require a license at all or may simply require a permit. Let’s look at an example to understand this:
If you start a food establishment that is temporary in nature then you will be required to apply for a “Temporary Food Establishment Permit” in Spokane, WA. It will be issued by Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD).
Fee: The business license fee depends on the level of Temporary Food Service Establishment (TFE). The fee for level 1 – 1 day is $100 while that of 5 to 21 Days is $140. Similarly, the fee for TFE Level 3 / 5 to 21 Days is $420.
In Spokane, permits are also required by Caterers, Mobile Food Service Units, Waste Recycling Plants, and Water Recreation Facilities among others.
A business license in Washington will be issued by different state agencies and all you have to do is complete the following process:
Once you have identified the above, all you need to do is either download the application online or contact the concerned state department or city of clerk office.
It is important to note that a business license or permit will have to be renewed annually unless specific dates have been mentioned, to keep the business operational.
The Evergreen State has a tradition of fostering as well as helping build some of the largest organizations in the world, including Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, and Starbucks. Today, there are approximately 250,000 companies headquartered in Washington or have based their operations here. Although, the state may be famous for its apples, airplanes, and wine, there are several other industries growing and expanding in the state right from mining to manufacturing, maritime trade, and life sciences. The real gross domestic product (GDP) of the state was $439.41 billion in 2017, which is good growth jump from $355.2 billion in 2010. Some of the most recognized brands, Start-up Companies in Washington, and innovative companies choose the evergreen state as their base of operations today.
What makes Washington a great state for start-ups? The most important reason is that the state has a positive business climate that is driven by steady stream of highly qualified workforce. The culture of innovation and creativity, robust supply chain, being equidistant from Europe and Asia makes it a Centralized Export Hub, and then there is low-cost energy and a stable-scalable grid. Apart from this, if you register a new company in Washington, you can take advantage of a variety of business incentives offered by state and local agencies. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of these two business entities:
C or S Corporation
Limited Liability Company
Once you register a new company in Washington, there are several business incentives and programs that your business entity can benefit from. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular programs:
What disadvantages could possibly be there for a start-up company in Washington? In reality there is none except a few that are common to different types of businesses. For example, processing of incorporation can be time consuming and corporations would require more paperwork while LLC formation has the disadvantage of limited life. These are small disadvantages compared to the many incentives the Evergreen State has to offer.
Today, Washington is considered as a state with a stable economy and great prospects for a start-up business entity. The key businesses or industries thriving in the state include tourism, design and manufacturing of jet aircrafts (Boeing), online retailers like Amazon, Expedia, Inc., biotechnology, computer software development (Microsoft, Valve Corporation, Nintendo of America), lumber, aluminium production, electronics, wood products (Weyerhaeuser), and mining. You can also form a Washington business today and become a part of the growing economy!
You are probably wondering what the process for LLC formation or incorporation is. This is where we can be of help! We as one of the top Washington registered agents can assist you with the successful registration of your business entity in the state.
LLC company formation in Washington is governed by 2011 Washington Code, Title 47 CORPORATIONS, Chapter 34A of the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:
If you are planning to form a Limited Liability Company in Washington then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to RCW 25.15.021. This law is applicable to domestic limited liability companies as well as foreign limited liability companies.
We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Washington. We can assist you to form a Washington business LLC.
One of the foremost steps towards company formation in Washington is identifying a name for your business entity. The process is as follows:
If you are planning to form a Washington business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. The steps are:
We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.
In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a Washington business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.
If you are planning to form a Corporation in Washington then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:
If you are planning to form a business or professional corporation in Washington then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to WA Rev Code § 23B.05.010 (2012). This law is applicable to domestic as well as foreign corporations.
We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Washington. We can assist you to form a Washington business as we are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Washington.
In order to form a corporation in Washington, one of the key steps is identifying a name for your business entity. The process is as follows:
If you are planning to form a corporation in Washington, then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a business corporation. The steps are:
We can file the form on your behalf being your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.
If you have any questions regarding Washington incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Washington Business formation page.
702-871-8678