Registered Agent in Washington
Protect Your Privacy & Stay Compliant
Keep your personal address out of Washington public records and ensure you never miss a legal document. CrowSmart provides a reliable physical WA address, starting at $149/year.
What Washington Businesses Need to Know
DIY vs. Professional Service
Why thousands of Washington businesses choose professional registered agent services
DIY Approach
Be your own WA registered agent
CrowSmart Service
Professional WA registered agent
Doing Business in Washington
State Income Tax
None
personal income tax rate
Report Frequency
Annual
LLC filing requirement
Key Fact
No state income tax
about Washington
Washington has no personal or corporate income tax, though it does have a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax based on gross receipts. Annual reports for LLCs cost $60 and are due on the anniversary of formation. Washington's tech industry makes it a top business state.
What Washington Requires
The Washington Secretary of State sets specific requirements for registered agents operating in Washington. Here's what your business must comply with.
50 States
We meet requirements in all of them
Physical Address Requirement
No P.O. Boxes allowedWashington requires your registered agent to have a physical street address (not a P.O. Box) within the state. This ensures that legal documents from the Washington Secretary of State and Washington courts can be physically delivered and received.
Business Hours Availability
9 AM - 5 PM, Mon-FriYour Washington registered agent must be available during normal business hours (9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday) to accept service of process and official correspondence from the Washington Secretary of State.
Ongoing Maintenance
Continuous requirementWashington requires you to maintain a registered agent throughout your business's existence. If you change agents, you must file an update with the Washington Secretary of State (filing fee: $10) to stay in compliance.
Multi-State Considerations
One per stateIf your Washington-based business operates in other states through foreign qualification, you'll need a registered agent in each state. CrowSmart provides registered agent services in all 50 states, simplifying multi-state compliance.
Your Registered Agent in All 50 States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Washington Business Deserves Protection
Don't risk your home address in Washington public records. Get a professional registered agent today.
Just $149/year. Less than $13/month