May 11, 2022 -- The Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS) is currently experiencing service interruptions. We appreciate your patience as we work to get things back to normal
NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS: May 6, 2022 - CCFS is being updated to reflect changes to nonprofit corporation laws under RCW 24.03A. Currently, all nonprofit filings will be completed by paper forms while we work to provide online filing options. We are processing documents in the order received and there will be delays. If your documents were recently submitted, please disregard any automated late notices while we work to get all records updated on the website. Paper documents must be received in our office before their due date; once they have been entered into the system the record will reflect accurately. If you have any questions concerning this matter please let us know by using one of the methods available on the Contact Us page.
FAQ - Do I need to register my out of state business in Washington State?
My business was formed in another state, do I need to register in Washington State if I am doing business there?
The Washington Secretary of State's office, Corporations and Charities Division does not evaluate or determine if a business qualifies as "doing business" in Washington State. Businesses are encouraged to seek legal advice to answer this question because it involves several topics like business liability, personal liability, business licensing, taxation and others. The Corporations and Charities Division will help you with the appropriate filing once you have made your decision.
Laws that may apply to out of state registration with the Secretary of State's Office can be found here as reference RCW 23.95 Article 5 Foreign Entities.