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How to Dissolve an LLC in Washington
Learn the essential steps for dissolving an LLC in Washington, including legal requirements, tax obligations, and recordkeeping best practices.
September 11, 2026
Learn the essential steps for dissolving an LLC in Washington, including legal requirements, tax obligations, and recordkeeping best practices.
Dissolving an LLC means filing articles of dissolution with the state that formed it, settling company debts before members are paid, and closing out federal and state tax accounts. This guide covers the member vote, creditor notices, the state filing, the IRS final returns including Form 966 and the final Form 941, cancelling licenses and foreign registrations, and the dissolution rules for all 50 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico.
Starting an LLC in Washington takes two registrations and $230 in state fees. File a Certificate of Formation with the Washington Secretary of State for $180, then apply for a Washington State Business License with the Washington State Department of Revenue for $50, which issues the UBI number you use for every tax filing. Washington charges no personal or corporate income tax. The state tax an LLC pays is the business and occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts, at 0.471% for retailing, 0.484% for wholesaling and manufacturing, and 1.5% to 2.1% for services. Compliance is an initial report within 120 days of formation and a $70 annual report due by the last day of the month your LLC was formed.
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