EIN Application and Cost
Applying for an EIN for your Washington LLC is completely free. The IRS doesn’t charge anything for applying for an EIN.
LLC Formation and Maintenance Costs
- The Washington Secretary of State charges a $180 fee to file the Certificate of Formation by mail and $200 if filed online.
- You can file an LLC name reservation for $30.
- There is an additional $50 for expedited processing.
- There is a $60 annual report fee that needs to be paid to maintain your LLC in Washington.
Business License Fees
- The statewide business license in Washington is $90 for first opening or reopening a business.
- Annual renewal of your statewide business license is $10.
Taxes and Operating Costs
- Yes, LLCs in Washington state are subject to state and federal taxes, including state sales tax if you sell tangible goods.
- In Washington, property tax is based on the value of the house.
- Housing costs on average are $1,826 in monthly ownership costs.
EIN Details and Usage
- Applying for an EIN for your LLC is completely free.
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a Tax ID number issued by the IRS to identify a business.
- Most Washington business licenses and permits will require the EIN before filing an application.
- The EIN is used to identify the business when filing state and federal tax returns.
- You can use your EIN (Employer Identification Number) immediately after you obtain it if you apply online.
Additional Information on EIN
- You can apply for an EIN online or by phone, mail or fax.
- The responsible party must be an individual not another entity.
- The application must be completed in one session; your session expires after 15 minutes of inactivity.