Establishing a Corporation in Washington
The first step is to get the Articles of Incorporation form from the Washington Secretary of State. The sections will outline the necessary steps, paperwork, fees, and registration procedures in Washington.
- To find articles of incorporation forms, visit the Secretary of State website under “Corporations” and "Download Forms".
- Declare an effective date for the corporation up to 90 days after filing.
- Mail the Articles of Incorporation, including a $50 fee labeled "EXPEDITE" to expedite filing.
- Appoint a registered agent in Washington to receive legal notices.
Forming a Nonprofit Corporation in Washington
To start a nonprofit corporation in Washington, file the Articles of Incorporation – Washington Nonprofit Corporation. This covers the steps to fill out the document successfully.
Understanding Articles of Incorporation in Washington State
Articles of incorporation legally form a corporation in Washington. You can get the form online or offline from the Secretary of State and choose your corporation type.
- The Secretary of State will make the corporation effective upon processing the articles, or you can declare a future effective date within 90 days of filing.
- Include a $50 fee labeled "EXPEDITE" when mailing the Articles of Incorporation to expedite filing.
- Appoint a registered agent in Washington to receive legal notices.