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Tell me what Corporate
and Business Law services your office provides
What is an
L.L.C.?
An L.L.C. is a Limited Liability Company. This is a form of business
which is similar to a partnership, but provides some protection from
liability for its members.
How do I start
a corporation?
The actual process of incorporation is not complicated. However, deciding
whether you want to incorporate is a decision you should make only after
consulting with your tax advisor and legal counsel. To incorporate, you
need to first verify that the name you want to use for the corporation is
available from the Secretary of State's office. When you have secured your
corporate name, you will need to file your "Articles of
Incorporation," a "Consent to Serve as Registered Agent,"
and a check for the filing fee to the Secretary of State Corporations
Division in Olympia, Washington. You may file
these documents in person (for an additional fee), or by mail. The
Secretary of State's office has a packet they will mail directly to you
with forms and filing requirements.
What is a
Registered Agent?
A Registered Agent is the person listed with the Secretary of State's
office as the official representative of the corporation. The Registered
Agent is the person responsible for accepting service of process
(lawsuits) if the corporation is sued. The Registered Agent is also
periodically responsible for signing corporate documents. All
corporations must have a Registered Agent, and the Registered Agent must
provide a physical address (not a Post Office Box) to the Secretary of State's
office.
How can I
determine the corporate status of a Washington business?
Contact the Secretary of State's Corporations Division. They can provide
you with copies of public documents or information relating to a current
corporation for a fee. For more information, see our "Other
Resources" page for a link to the Secretary of State's web page.
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