The Washington Secretary of State has created a streamlined process for businesses to create limited liability companies. If you’re forming a LLC in Washington, the following Washington LLC formation checklist might be helpful to review to ensure you consider the steps for proper LLC formation:
1) Check the Business Name. Before settling on a business name, you’ll want to make sure that the name is available and conforms with statutory requirements. An easy way to check if your name is available is by running a business search here.
2) Certificate of Formation. Prepare and file the Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State to “create” the LLC. You can file the Certificate of Formation online here. When you file your Certificate...