Corporation · Washington · 2026

What a corporation really costs in Washington

Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Washington, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$180

Articles of Incorporation - Profit Corporation

First year with the state

~$250

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$180

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $429 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Washington initial reportOnce, within 120 days of forming. Free if filed with the formation document (CCFS includes it); $10 if filed separately within 120 days.No fee
  • Washington annual reportEvery year in the month you formed (by month-end). Due by the last day of the formation-anniversary month; +$25 if delinquent.$70

How fast

  • Expedited+$100

Questions

How much does it cost to form a corporation in Washington?

Washington charges $180 to file the Articles of Incorporation - Profit Corporation.

What does a corporation cost every year in Washington?

Washington initial report: no fee, once, within 120 days of forming (Free if filed with the formation document (CCFS includes it); $10 if filed separately within 120 days.). Washington annual report: $70, every year in the month you formed (by month-end) (Due by the last day of the formation-anniversary month; +$25 if delinquent.).

Can I expedite a corporation filing in Washington?

Yes: Expedited for $100, on top of the filing fee.

What if my corporation was formed in another state?

To do business in Washington you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Registration Statement - Profit Entity Types, $180.

Not sure a corporation is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Washington.

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Source: https://www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/filings-forms-information · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.