Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary month
Fee
$60
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sos.wa.gov
How to File
1
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's Washington UBI number, current registered agent information, principal office address, and member/manager details. Have your Articles of Organization handy for reference.
2
Access the Washington State Filing System
Visit the Washington Secretary of State website at sos.wa.gov and navigate to the business services section. Look for the annual report filing portal or business renewal section.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out all required fields including your LLC name, registered agent address, principal office location, and current member or manager information. Double-check all addresses and contact details for accuracy.
4
Pay the $60 Filing Fee
Submit payment for the $60 annual report fee using a credit card, debit card, or electronic check. Keep your payment confirmation for your records.
5
Confirm Successful Filing
Review your submission for accuracy and submit the report. Save your filing confirmation and receipt. The state will update your LLC's status to show current compliance.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Washington Secretary of State portal.
Your Washington LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of when you originally filed your Articles of Organization with the Washington Secretary of State. For example, if you formed your LLC in March 2023, your annual report must be filed by March 31, 2024, and by March 31 of each subsequent year.
Missing this deadline carries a $300 late fee and risks administrative dissolution of your LLC, which could jeopardize your liability protection and business operations. The Washington Secretary of State sends renewal notices approximately 30 days before your deadline, though you shouldn't rely solely on this reminder.
File your report using Form DOCS-701 through the Secretary of State's online portal at sos.wa.gov. The annual report fee is $60 and requires basic information about your registered agent and principal business address.
To protect your LLC status, mark your anniversary date on your calendar immediately and file your renewal report by the last day of your anniversary month.
Filing your Washington LLC annual report late triggers serious consequences. The Washington Secretary of State will assess a $60 late fee on top of the standard $73 annual report filing fee, making your total cost $133. More critically, your LLC loses its good standing status immediately upon missing the deadline, which exposes you to personal liability and prevents you from defending lawsuits in Washington courts. If your report remains unfiled for two years past the due date, the Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC without notice, effectively ending your business's legal existence. You'll then face dissolution fees and must file a separate reinstatement application costing $157 to restore your LLC's status. To avoid these penalties, file your annual report through the Washington Secretary of State's online portal at sos.wa.gov by the anniversary of your LLC's formation date. If you've already missed the deadline, file immediately and include payment for both the filing fee and late penalty to restore good standing status.
Washington LLCs must file their annual report with the Washington Secretary of State using Form LLCr (Annual Report for Limited Liability Company). You can file online through the Secretary of State's filing portal at sos.wa.gov, which is the fastest method and generates immediate confirmation—critical for meeting your deadline. Alternatively, you can mail the completed Form LLCr to the Secretary of State's Corporations Division in Olympia. The online filing fee is $60, while paper filing costs $75. Your report is due by the last day of the month in which you formed your LLC, or by December 31st if your formation month is unknown. Missing this deadline triggers a $50 late fee per month and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC, affecting your legal liability protection and ability to conduct business. File now through sos.wa.gov/corps to secure your filing date immediately.
Washington LLC annual reports cost $60 per filing with the Washington Secretary of State's Business Services Division. This fee is mandatory and non-refundable, regardless of your LLC's size or revenue. You must submit payment simultaneously with your report—the Secretary of State will not process incomplete filings. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks through the online filing portal at sos.wa.gov. If you file by mail, include a check or money order payable to the Washington Secretary of State. This $60 annual expense is a required cost of maintaining your LLC's active status; failure to pay results in filing rejection and potential administrative dissolution of your business entity. To avoid late fees and dissolution, file your annual report during your designated anniversary month. Visit the Secretary of State's website now and verify your LLC's filing deadline, then complete your 2026 annual report submission with payment before that date passes.
All active Washington LLCs must file an annual report with the Washington Secretary of State to maintain good standing—there are no standard exemptions based on LLC size, revenue, or structure. The only LLCs excused from filing are those that have formally dissolved in Washington or filed a Certificate of Withdrawal, effectively ending their state registration. Even single-member LLCs and inactive LLCs that still maintain legal status must file. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution, which triggers loss of liability protection, potential personal liability for members, and back-filing penalties. If your LLC's status is unclear—such as after a dissolution attempt or extended inactivity—contact the Washington Secretary of State's Business Services Division at 360-725-7000 or verify your current status through their online database before assuming exemption. File your 2026 annual report by the deadline listed on your LLC's notice to avoid costly reinstatement fees.
