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Washington business license (2026)

State business license or registration. The Washington Department of Revenue says: “get a business license if you meet any of the following conditions”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Washington at a glance

State rule
State business license or registration
Next step
Apply through the agency named above before you operate.
Forming an LLC
$200 with the Washington Secretary of State
Best overall in Washington

Mainstay Filing

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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • 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.

Questions

Does Washington require a business license?

State business license or registration. The Washington Department of Revenue says: “get a business license if you meet any of the following conditions”

Who do I contact in Washington?

Washington Department of Revenue (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Washington Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Washington LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Washington Secretary of State, which charges $200. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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