Initial Report
First report filed after formation or registration.
How would you like to file?
Do it yourself
File it yourself with the state
Use the official Washington links below. You pay the state fee ($10) directly to the state, with no Ze Filing fee.
File on the Washington state websiteThese links open the official state website. Ze Filing is not a government agency.
Done for you
Let Ze Filing file it
We check your details, prepare the filing, submit it to the state and keep the filed copy in your client portal.
- State feePaid to the state at cost$10
- Ze Filing service feePrice on request
Filing methods
Online or by mail
| Processing type | Processing time | State fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | $10 |
| Expedited | Generally within 3 working days | $110 |
| Same-day | Same day | $160 |
Processing times are shown only where the state publishes them and can change. State fees are set by the state; we confirm the current fee before filing.
Form details
- Category
- Annual reports
- Form name
- Initial Report
- Jurisdiction
- Washington
- Filing office
- Washington Secretary of State — Corporations & Charities
- Filing type
- Foreign & Domestic
- Entity
- LLC
What the state requires
- UBI number
- Governing persons and addresses
Documents we need from you
No documents to upload. We ask for the details in a short form.
Official sources
Fees and requirements checked against these sources on Nov 4, 2026.
Other Washington forms
- Certificate of Formation (LLC)Formation
- Foreign Registration Statement (LLC)Foreign registration
- Amendment (LLC)Amendments
- Annual ReportAnnual reports
- Statement of Change of Registered AgentRegistered agent changes
- Certificate of Dissolution (LLC)Dissolution and withdrawal
- Statement of Withdrawal (Foreign LLC)Dissolution and withdrawal
- Certificate of Existence / Good StandingCertificates of good standing