Washington LLC Annual Report 2026: $60 Fee, Anniversary-Month Deadline

Due Date and Frequency

There is an important first-year nuance. Your initial annual report is due within 120 days of formation. After that initial filing, the report becomes a recurring obligation due annually by the end of your anniversary month. So a brand-new LLC may file its first report soon after formation, then settle into the regular anniversary-month rhythm in subsequent years.

The Annual Report is an annual obligation — filed once per year. Every LLC, regardless of size, revenue, or activity level, must file every year to maintain good standing. The Secretary of State typically sends reminder notices, but receipt of a reminder is not a prerequisite for the filing obligation. It is your LLC's responsibility to file on time. Confirm your exact anniversary-month deadline at sos.wa.gov and mark it on your business calendar.

Annual Report Fee: $60

Washington charges a $60 annual report fee for LLCs. The same $60 fee applies to your initial annual report (due within 120 days of formation) and to each annual report thereafter.

Fees are subject to change, and additional charges may apply for certain filing methods or expedited service. Before you pay, confirm the current $60 figure and any applicable processing fees at sos.wa.gov so you are working from the most up-to-date numbers.

What Information Is Required

The Washington Annual Report requires you to confirm or update the following information:

• Registered Agent: The name and physical Washington street address of your registered agent. If your agent has changed or their address has changed, update it here.
• Principal Office Address: The main business address of your LLC. This must be a physical address, not a PO Box.
• Governors (Members or Managers): Washington identifies the people who direct the LLC as its governors. For member-managed LLCs, list the members; for manager-managed LLCs, list the managers, along with their addresses.
• Updates Since Last Filing: If you are reporting changes to your registered agent, address, or management since your last filing, confirm the updated details.

You are not required to submit financial statements, revenue figures, tax information, employee counts, or details about your business operations. The Annual Report is an administrative confirmation and update filing.

Step-by-Step: How to File the Annual Report Online

Filing your Washington LLC Annual Report online is quick. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Go to sos.wa.gov
   Navigate to the Washington Secretary of State website and open the Corporations and Charities Filing System (the online business filing portal).
2. Search for your LLC
   Enter your LLC's name or UBI (Unified Business Identifier) number in the search field. Select your LLC from the results and confirm this is your entity before proceeding.
3. Select "File Annual Report"
   On your LLC's detail page, choose the option to file the Annual Report. The system will pre-populate your current information from Secretary of State records.
4. Review and update your information
   Confirm or update: registered agent name and address, principal office address, and your governors (member or manager) details. Make any necessary corrections before proceeding.
5. Submit and pay the fee
   Review your information one final time, then pay the $60 fee by credit or debit card. Confirm the fee on screen matches the current published amount at sos.wa.gov.
6. Save your confirmation
   After payment, you will receive confirmation that your Annual Report was accepted. Save or print this confirmation as proof of filing.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline

Missing your anniversary-month Annual Report deadline triggers a series of consequences:

The $25 late fee is avoidable. Set a calendar reminder a couple of weeks before the end of your anniversary month each year so you file on time, and confirm your exact due date at sos.wa.gov.

How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Washington

If your Washington LLC has been administratively dissolved, reinstatement is possible. Here is the general process:

1. File all overdue Annual Reports
   You must bring all missed Annual Reports current and pay the associated fees, including the $25 late fee where it applies.
2. Complete the reinstatement filing
   Submit the reinstatement application to the Washington Secretary of State and pay the applicable reinstatement fee. Confirm the current requirements and fee schedule at sos.wa.gov, as reinstatement costs can vary.
3. Confirm your registered agent is current
   Ensure your registered agent information is accurate and up to date at the time of reinstatement filing.
4. Await Secretary of State approval
   The Secretary of State will review your reinstatement and, if all requirements are met, restore your LLC to good standing. You will receive confirmation of reinstatement.

During the period of dissolution, your LLC could not legally enter contracts or sue in Washington courts. If significant business was conducted while dissolved, consult a Washington business attorney about potential exposure.

For more on staying in compliance, see: Washington Registered Agent Requirements 2026 and Washington LLC Taxes and Fees 2026. If you operate in Washington as an out-of-state LLC, see: Washington Foreign LLC Registration 2026.

Filing deadlines and fees change, so always verify the current figures at the official source — sos.wa.gov. Washington uses an anniversary-month system, so your deadline is personal to your LLC; to compare obligations across the country, see our guide to annual report deadlines for every state, and for a full Washington compliance picture, visit our Washington state hub.