Get an Operating Agreement for your new LLC

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STEP 1
CHECK NAME AVAILABILITY FOR YOUR WASHINGTON LLC

Generally, a limited liability company ("LLC") in Washington may use any permissible name that is not the same as or deceptively similar to existing corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, or other LLCs. You may verify that the name you have selected for your new Washington LLC is available. There is no fee for this service.

Washington LLC Check Name Availability

STEP 2
FORM YOUR WASHINGTON LLC

A Washington limited liability company is formed by filing a document called The Articles of Organization with the Washington Secretary of State.

The filing fee for the Certificate of Formation is $180.00 If expedited service is requested then include an additional $20.00 and write “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope. Make the checks or money orders payable to “Secretary of State”.

Mail completed forms and payment to:

Secretary of State
Corporation Division
801 Capitol Way S
PO Box 40234
Olympia WA 98504-0234
360-725-0377

To complete The Articles of Organization you must include:

The name of the LLC. The name must include the words limited liability company, LLC or L.L.C. at the end of the entity name.
The address of the LLC’s principal office.
The effective date of formation . Typically, the effective date of formation is upon filing by the Secretary of State.
The duration of the LLC. Typically most LLC’s elect to have perpetual existence.
The name and address of the registered agent. You may not use a PO Box. A registered agent must be an individual residing in the state, a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in the state. The registered office is typically the business office of the registered agent. It need not be the same office of the LLC’s business office. If you or one of the members of the LLC has an address in the state you may use that address for register agent purposes. The registered agent must sign the certificate
The Executor is the person(s) forming the Limited Liability Company. Please list the full name and address of each Executor. All Executors must sign the Certificate of Formation.

STEP 3
GET A CUSTOMIZED WASHINGTON OPERATING AGREEMENT

It is extremely important that every Washington LLC has an LLC Operating Agreement. The LLC Operating Agreement is the core document that is referred to when issues concerning the LLC need to be resolved. The LLC Operating Agreement reflects the agreement among the members with respect to the affairs and management of the LLC, as well as governs the relationship amongst the members of the LLC.

STEP 4
GET AN EIN FOR YOUR NEW LLC

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also referred to as a Federal Tax Identification Number. The EIN is generally used to identify a business entity. In general, every business requires an EIN.

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