When is the Washington annual report due?

By the end of the corporation's anniversary month each year. For example, if you incorporated on March 15, the report is due by March 31 each year. Online filing through the CCFS is $60; paper filing is $80.

What happens if I miss the Washington annual report?

The Secretary of State sends a notice of intent to administratively dissolve. The corporation has 60 days from the notice to remedy the default. If the report is not filed within 60 days, administrative dissolution proceeds. Reinstatement is possible by filing missed reports plus the $50 reinstatement fee.

Can I update my Washington corporation's registered agent in the annual report?

Yes. The annual report is the appropriate filing to update registered agent, registered office, principal office, and officer/director information. Updates take effect when the report is filed. For mid-year changes, a separate Statement of Change of Registered Agent or other appropriate filing may be required if the change should take effect before the next anniversary.

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Annual report filing for a Washington corporation

Washington corporations file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State under RCW § 23B.16.220 by the end of the anniversary month. The fee is $70 online, and Washington's straightforward online portal makes the filing one of the simpler annual cycles in the US.

Governing statute

Washington Business Corporation Act, RCW Title 23B

RCW § 23B.16.220	Annual report required
Filing authority	Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Division
Form	Annual Report, online at ccfs.sos.wa.gov
Deadline	Last day of anniversary month
Filing fee	$70 online
Late consequences	$50 late fee; administrative dissolution under RCW § 23B.14.210
Reinstatement	RCW § 23B.14.220 within 5 years

At a glance

Filed with the Washington Secretary of State at ccfs.sos.wa.gov
Fee $70 online; due last day of the corporation's anniversary month
Confirms registered agent, principal office, directors, and officers
Late filing triggers $50 late fee plus eventual administrative dissolution
Reinstatement available within 5 years under RCW § 23B.14.220

What RCW § 23B.16.220 requires

Section 23B.16.220 of the Washington Business Corporation Act requires every Washington corporation to file an annual report with the Secretary of State by the last day of the corporation's anniversary month. The report confirms registered agent, principal office, and the names and addresses of directors and officers. The fee is $70, paid online through the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS).

Filing mechanics

Washington's CCFS portal is efficient and pre-populates most fields from prior filings, so the annual report typically takes under five minutes. Changes to registered agent or office can be made inline. Washington also handles trade name registrations and charitable solicitation filings through the same portal for charities organized as corporations.

Late filing and reinstatement

Late filing triggers a $50 late fee. If the annual report remains unfiled, the Secretary of State may administratively dissolve the corporation under RCW § 23B.14.210 after sustained delinquency. Reinstatement under § 23B.14.220 is available within five years and requires filing all delinquent reports, paying penalties, and curing the underlying defaults.

What's distinctive about Washington

Washington is moderate-cost ($70) and operationally efficient (CCFS portal). The five-year reinstatement window provides reasonable runway. Washington's lack of a state corporate income tax is meaningful for ongoing cost: corporations owe Business and Occupation (B&O) tax based on gross receipts to the Department of Revenue, but no separate franchise tax. For corporations with operations across the Pacific Northwest, Washington's regime compares favourably to Oregon (anniversary, $100) and California ($800 minimum franchise tax). Washington has grown as a holding-company jurisdiction in part because of these features.

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