Quick facts: Washington
- State fee (all options)
- $70 for an LLC or corporation
- Yourself
- $70, online with the Secretary of State
- Contractor Lane
- $79 service fee + $70
- Northwest Registered Agent
- $100 + $70
- LegalZoom
- Starts at ninety-nine dollars + state fees
- ZenBusiness Worry-Free Compliance
- $199/yr + state fees
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Short answer: Every option pays the same $70 state fee. Filing it yourself with the Secretary of State costs $70. Contractor Lane prepares and submits it for $79 plus the fee. Northwest Registered Agent charges $100 plus the fee, LegalZoom starts at ninety-nine dollars plus state fees, and ZenBusiness bundles annual reports into a $199 a year compliance plan, state fees not included.
Updated October 12, 2026. Requirements and fees change; confirm with the agency named on this page.
Washington annual report: every option and its total cost
| Who files it | Service fee | Total with the $70 state fee |
|---|---|---|
| You, online with the Secretary of State | $0 | $70 |
| Contractor Lane File it for me | $79 | $149 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $100 | $170 |
| LegalZoom | From ninety-nine dollars | From $169 |
| ZenBusiness Worry-Free Compliance | $199 a year (plan) | $199 a year + $70 |
Service fees as each company publishes them, checked October 13, 2026. Every option pays the same $70 state fee to the Secretary of State.
Have us file it: $79 + state fee
Your Washington annual report is due every year, and several companies will file it for you. The state fee is the same whoever files. Here is what each service charges, in its own words, and when doing it yourself is the right answer.
The state fee, whoever files
The Secretary of State lists the annual report fee for profit entities including an LLC as "$70". The report "is due by the last day of the month in which the business was originally formed or registered." Miss it and "an additional $25 delinquency fee will be assessed."
File it yourself
Cost: $70. The Secretary of State "notifies registered business entities by regular mail and email 60 days before their expiration date." and "This courtesy notice is provided by the Secretary of State per statute." Not getting it does not excuse the filing. See doing it yourself vs using a service.
Contractor Lane: $79 + state fee
File it for me is one supported Washington filing prepared and submitted by our staff, with the state fee itemized at cost. Built for contractors, and it is the same team behind your deadline reminders. See how the Washington filing options work.
Northwest Registered Agent
"For $100 plus the state-mandated report fee, we'll file your annual report." Its page lists the Washington fee as "$70" and the due date as "Last Day of Anniversary Month". Source: northwestregisteredagent.com.
LegalZoom
LegalZoom lists annual report filing starting at ninety-nine dollars plus state fees, and states "*You are responsible for paying any government filing fees." Includes "Hassle-free filing of your personalized annual report to satisfy your state filing requirement". Source: legalzoom.com.
ZenBusiness Worry-Free Compliance
"$199/yr and keeps your business protected": "Our team handles your annual report and amendment filings so you don't have to worry about making costly errors." and "Get proactive alerts and easily see upcoming deadlines for annual reports on your personalized compliance calendar." "State fees are not included." Source: zenbusiness.com.
How to choose
- If you are comfortable online and have ten minutes, file it yourself for $70.
- If you want it handled once, compare the one-time service fees: ours is $79, Northwest is $100, LegalZoom starts at ninety-nine dollars.
- If you want every year handled, our annual plan is $199 a year plus state fees, the same price ZenBusiness publishes for its compliance plan; ours is built around Washington contractor filings.
Only want the heads-up? deadline reminders are $9.99 a month. Checked October 13, 2026 against each organization's own website. Services and prices change; confirm before you rely on them.
Contractor Lane is a private company, not affiliated with SCORE, the SBDC, the SBA, or any Washington state agency. General education, not legal, tax or accounting advice.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to file a Washington annual report?
The state fee is $70 for an LLC or corporation, due by the last day of your formation month. Services add their own fee: Contractor Lane $79, Northwest Registered Agent $100, LegalZoom from ninety-nine dollars, ZenBusiness $199 a year for a compliance plan.
Can I file my Washington annual report myself?
Yes, online with the Secretary of State for the $70 fee. The office sends a courtesy reminder, but not receiving it does not excuse a late filing.
Is a filing service worth it for a contractor?
If a missed annual report would cost you more than the service fee, or you simply do not want to track it, yes. Otherwise file it yourself and use deadline reminders.
Sources
Official pages checked on 2026-10-12.
- www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/filings-forms-information
- www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities/business-entities/maintain-business-compliance/annual-reports
- www.northwestregisteredagent.com/annual-report/washington
- www.legalzoom.com/business/business-operations/annual-report-overview.html
- www.zenbusiness.com/pricing-worry-free/