Washington annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Washington Annual Report Filing
Washington corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file an annual report by the end of their formation anniversary month. The fee is $70 for for-profit entities and $10 for nonprofit corporations. A $25 late fee can apply.
At a glance
Who must file in Washington
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in Washington.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Washington annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | End of anniversary month | $70 | — |
| LLC | End of anniversary month | $70 | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | End of anniversary month | $10 | — |
How to file the Washington annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Washington report is late?
A $25 late fee can apply after the due date. Continued delinquency can lead to administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Washington filing notes
Washington has a relatively high annual report fee for for-profit entities and a much lower fee for nonprofits. The deadline is the end of the formation anniversary month.
The annual report is separate from Washington business and occupation tax, sales tax, and payroll tax filings. The report updates the registered agent and principal office.
Washington annual report questions
Official Washington resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division or your professional adviser before filing.