Start a Business in Washington

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The Washington Secretary of State is the primary custodian of Business records and other corporate registrations. A person starting a Business, needs to register it with the Washington Secretary of State. The Washington Secretary of State website can be used to find information on a Washington Business.

You can also terminate a Business with the Secretary of State.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a Washington Business: Washington Secretary of State

When you find the Business, information typically available includes:

  • Registered Name
  • State Business Number
  • Status
  • Physical Address in Washington
  • Washington Registered Agent
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Telephone Contact

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