Establishing a Corporation in Washington State
To establish your corporation in Washington, get the articles of incorporation form online or offline from the Secretary of State. Choose your corporation type to find a downloadable articles of incorporation PDF on the Secretary of State website. Include a $50 fee labeled "EXPEDITE" when mailing your Articles of Incorporation to expedite filing. Appoint a Washington registered agent who will receive legal notices. Your corporation name should be unique. An LLC in Washington can remain private if properly formed and operated.
Before Washington business activities, individuals must prepare and file articles of incorporation to create corporations. Once approved, the legal entity exists and the corporate name secures. Articles of incorporation legally form a corporation. The Washington 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.
Filing for a Nonprofit Corporation in Washington
File the Articles of Incorporation – Washington Nonprofit Corporation to successfully start a nonprofit.