Guide to Incorporating

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Forming an LLC in Washington State

This content was derived from an eHow article. All basic forms can be found and completed online, but consulting with an attorney is never a bad idea to make sure that you have completed everything necessary to do business in your location.

Basic Process:

1. Check to make sure that your name is not already registered or trademarked.
   1. Check the list of Washington Corporations at: http://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/corps_search.aspx
   2. Check US trademarks at: http://tess2.uspto.gov/
   3. Google your proposed name to make sure there aren't similar entities already operating under that name.
2. Register your corporation name with the Secretary of State
   • http://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/OnlineApplicationForms.aspx
3. Complete the Master Business Application (MBA) with the WA Dept. of Licensing
   • http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/startbusiness.html
   1. This application also includes a number of other registrations and permits based on the type of business you are planning.
4. Register with your locality (City, County), if applicable
   1. The MBA provides access to some City and County registrations, but not all (Seattle is not on the list)
      1. Seattle business licenses can be completed at: https://dea.seattle.gov/self/Account/Login/selfHome.aspx