Washington Annual Report Service & Filing Instructions

How to File Your Washington Annual Report

To file your Washington Annual Report, you’ll need to complete these steps:

1. Determine your filing due date and fees.
2. Complete your report online OR download a paper form.
3. Submit your report to the Washington Secretary of State.

Or keep it simple and hire Northwest to file for you!

Washington Annual Report Due Dates and Fees

Filing Your Washington Annual Report

Your Washington Annual Report can be filed online or by mail. However, if you file by mail, you’ll need to contact the Secretary of State’s office and request to have a paper form mailed to you.

To File Online:

• Go to the WA state website.
• You can choose between the following methods for filing online:

1. 1. Log into your existing Washington CCFS (Corporation and Charities Filing System) Account.
   2. Create a new Washington CCFS Account.
   3. Click Express Annual Report Without Changes – No Login Required OR Express Annual Report With Changes – No Login Required. Then, follow a series of prompts to begin the filing process.

Here is a list of information you’ll need to include, verify, and/or update on your Washington Annual Report:

• Business name

• Washington UBI number (find your number by searching the Washington Business Database)

• Business address, phone number, and email

• Officer/director, member/manager, or partner information (listed as Governors on the report)

• Brief statement of purpose

• Controlling interest information. You will need to indicate if your business owns real property (such as land or buildings) in Washington, has transfer stock changes, or has an option agreement that allows future purchase or acquisition of the business.

• Signature of person filing the report

Worried you’ll forget to file? Concerned about potential penalties or late fees? Hire Northwest Registered Agent to submit your Washington Annual Report for you!

How Our Washington Annual Report Service Works

With Northwest’s elite Washington Annual Report Service (sometimes called “compliance service,”) you can trust that your business will stay compliant and in good standing, so you never have to worry about costly late fees or your company being administratively dissolved.

For $100 plus the state-mandated report fee, we’ll file your annual report. For most Washington businesses, that’s $170 total.

• You can sign up for this service by itself or add it on to an existing service. Complianceis automatically added when you hire us to provide your registered agent service or form your WA LLC, WA corporation, or WA nonprofit.
• Once you’ve signed up for compliance service, you’ll pay nothing up front. We’ll send you a reminder at least 90 days before the report is due, and the auto charge your saved preferred method of payment a few days later.

Run your business on your terms by adding or canceling Washington Annual Report Service anytime.

Annual Report Service Benefits

At Northwest Registered Agent, we’re committed to protecting our clients’ privacy. Washington Annual Reports are public record, so we’ve designed our Annual Report Service to protect your privacy. Here’s how:

1. In order to preserve your privacy, we will list OUR contact information instead of yours on the report form.
2. Only the minimum required information will be included.
3. We will list our IP address – limiting the connection between your cell phone, personal computer, and work computers – this makes it harder for advertisers to follow you.
4. We will list our bank and credit card information – not yours.

We believe everyone has the right to keep their information private. That’s why privacy is our guiding principle when we create every service and product.

Washington Annual Report FAQ

Does the state of Washington require initial reports?

Yes! All Washington corporations and LLCs must file an initial report within 120 days after registering with the state. These can be filed online OR by paper and have a $10 filing fee.

When you hire Northwest Registered Agent to form your Washington business, we’ll file your initial report for you!

What happens if I forget to file my Washington Annual Report?

The Washington Secretary of State will charge most businesses a $25 penalty fee for failing to file an annual report. Nonprofits will not be assessed a late fee. In addition, your business may be administratively dissolved or revoked.

How long does Washington Annual Report processing take?

Online filings will be processed immediately. Mailed filings will take about two weeks to be processed.

Who can file a Washington Annual Report?

After starting a business in Washington, your annual report can be submitted by an officer, member, or someone outside the business who’s hired to file on your behalf. When you hire Northwest Registered Agent and choose our Annual Report Service, we’ll complete and file your Washington Annual Report, so you won’t miss a due date or incur any penalties.

Do Washington Annual Reports need original signatures?

No, Washington Annual Reports can be submitted with electronic signatures.

Where can I get more information about the State of Washington Annual Report filing?

Washington Secretary of State
Corporations Division
Dolliver Building
801 Capitol Way South
Olympia, WA 98501
T: (360) 725-0377
Email: corps@sos.wa.gov

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