How to create an LLC in Washington State

By Dicky Leonardo

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Ever want to build LLC in washington state, here's how...

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Company name
  • Money for the registration fee

Step1
First, you need to check for your organization name, make sure yours still available and doesn't infringe any trademarks. Every state have different website where you can check those, for washington it will be: http://secstate.wa.gov/
Step2
Register your LLC name, it needs to end with LLC or L.L.C at the end of your company's name. Such as: Violato, LLC
Step3
Then you need to create a Master Business Application (MBA) from the DOL website (http://dol.wa.gov). The registration fee is only $15, and for every trademark name you want to register is additional $5
Step4
If you want, then you get the Federal EIN (Employee Identification Number). Therefore, you don't have to use your SSN when you fill out any application requiring your business information
Step5
If you pay for the express processing, you should get your LLC certificate within 2 days.

Tips & Warnings

  • Consider your company's name carefully, it's an asset for you and it represents your company
  • Research througly to make sure you don't register any trademarks name or you may be involved in law suit in the future

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