Purpose: Certificate of Formation for a Limited Liability Company governed by RCW 25.15 is used to create a new business entity that has not previously been registered with the Office of the Secretary of State; or is beyond its five (5) year reinstatement period.
If your business is a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or nonprofit corporation, you'll probably need to register with any state where you conduct business activities.
If you are registered as a corporation or limited liability company in another state or country and are doing business in Washington, you will need to fill out a “Foreign Profit Corporation – Certificate of Authority” or “Foreign LLC Registration” form with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Registering Non-Washington Businesses Out-of-state businesses must register with the Washington State Department of Revenue if: The business conducts activities that establish nexus sufficient for imposing B&O tax or the public utility tax.
Many Washington State courts have a public access terminal in the courthouse where you can view JIS public record case information such as an index of filed cases and a list of documents filed in each case. Contact your local court to see if they have a public access terminal.
To register your business in another state or “foreign qualify” you must file a Certificate of Authority with that state. Some states also require a Certificate of Good Standing from the state in which your business is formed or incorporated.
How to Dissolve a Washington Corporation or LLC Submit a Revenue Clearance Certificate Application. Wait for processing. Fill out Articles of Dissolution. Attach the certificate. Submit Articles of Dissolution. Wait for processing. Inform your registered agent.
Visit our Corporations and Charities Filing System landing page and log in to your account. Once logged in, select “Business Maintenance Filings” from the navigation bar on the left side, then select “Initial Report”.
Washington Annual Report Service & Filing Instructions. The state of Washington requires all corporations, nonprofits, LLCs, PLLCs, LPs, LLPs, and LLLPs to file a Washington Annual Report.
How to Form a Corporation in Washington Choose a Corporate Name. Choose Directors to serve on the Board of Directors. Prepare and file the Articles of Incorporation. Apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Write Corporate Bylaws. Create a Shareholder Agreement. Elect S Corporation status if desired.