Washington Nonprofit cost
Forming a nonprofit in Washington costs $80 in state fees in year one, then about $60 a year to stay in good standing.
Forming a Washington Nonprofit
You file Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation, RCW 24.03A) with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division. The state fee is $80. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Annual Report (Nonprofit Corporation, RCW 24.03A): $60, filed every year. Due: By the last day of the month in which the nonprofit was incorporated, each year; $60 default or $20 reduced rate with a gross revenue certification.
- First one: By the last day of the incorporation month one year after incorporation.
- If you're late: Fee schedule lists no nonprofit delinquency fee; failure to file leads to administrative dissolution, with reinstatement costing $35 plus missed annual report fees.
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- Forming an LLC or profit corporation costs $180 with the Secretary of State; nonprofits pay $80, or $40 at the reduced rate with a gross revenue certification.
- The $70 annual report is due by the last day of the formation month each year; late filings owe an extra $25.
- An initial report is due within 120 days of formation; it is free if filed with the formation document.
- Washington has no state income or franchise tax on LLCs or corporations, but businesses register with the Department of Revenue and may owe B&O tax on gross receipts.
Registered agent
Washington requires a registered agent. Must have a registered agent with a physical address in Washington; changing the registered agent carries no fee. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $30 | 180 days ($20 for nonprofits) |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $5 | Trade name registered with the Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service through a Business License Application; $5 per trade name plus the variable, non-refundable Business License Application processing fee. No renewal; stays registered until canceled. |
| Expedited processing | $100 | $100 expedited service per business entity (generally within three working days; mailed expedites add another $100); $150 same-day service |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.