How to start a business in Washington

The State of Washington now allows online filing of Business Registration forms. Access the Washington Online Business Filings system here.

• Point of contact - Secretary of State, Corporations Division
  • Dolliver Building, 801 Capitol Way South, Olympia WA 98504
  • Phone: (360) 725-0377
  • email: corps@secstate.wa.gov
• LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
  • File your business registration forms online at Washington Online Business Filings system. Submit your Original, signed documents to the Corporations Division, PO Box 40234, OLYMPIA WA 98504-0234, along with a check for the filing fee
  • Forms: All forms are available at: Washington Business Registration Forms.
  • Fees: The fee structure can be accessed at: Washington Business Fee Schedule.