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Corporation Filing Fees in Washington

In Washington, filing articles of incorporation (a public organic record) costs $180 and the annual report costs $70.

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Washington at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$180
Annual report fee
$70
A $25 delinquent fee applies to late reports.
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

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The rules in Washington

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Washington?

Articles of incorporation fee in Washington: $180.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Washington?

Annual report fee in Washington: $70. A $25 delinquent fee applies to late reports.

How often does a corporation in Washington have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Washington: Every year.

Where do the Washington corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from RCW 23B.01.220, WAC 434-112-085 and RCW 23.95.255. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The fee rule was last amended effective October 1, 2023 (WSR 23-18-053).

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.