Changing the Name of Your LLC in Washington State: A Comprehensive Guide

If you are a business owner in the state of Washington, you might be wondering if and how to rename your limited liability corporation (LLC). The good news is that it is possible and reasonably easy to change the name of your LLC in Washington State. Everything you need to know about renaming your LLC in Washington State is covered in this article, along with other associated issues like switching from a sole proprietorship to an LLC, changing your business address, and changing your LLC to a S Corp. * * Changing Your LLC’s Name in Washington State

You must submit an Amendment to the Articles of Organization to the Washington Secretary of State in order to change the name of your LLC in that state. You can do this via mail or online. An amendment to the articles of organization must be filed for a charge of $30.

To file electronically, go to the Corporations and Charities Filing System of the Washington Secretary of State and choose “Amendment to Articles of Organization” under “Limited Liability Companies”. Enter the new name of your LLC after carefully reading the instructions. Your LLC’s name will be formally changed once the Amendment has been approved.

If you’d rather file by mail, you can print out the Washington Secretary of State’s Amendment to the Articles of Organization form from the internet, fill it out, and mail it in with the $30 filing fee to the Secretary of State’s office. The Corporations Division of the Secretary of State is located at PO Box 40234 in Olympia, Washington, 98504-0234. Changing to an LLC in Washington State from a Sole Proprietorship

You must submit Articles of Organization to the Washington Secretary of State if you are a single proprietor operating in Washington State and wish to convert to an LLC. You can do this via mail or online. Articles of Organization must be filed for a charge of $200.

To file online, go to the Corporations and Charities Filing System of the Washington Secretary of State and choose “Articles of Organization” under “Limited Liability Companies”. Enter the necessary data as directed and then follow the instructions. The processing of the Articles of Organization will result in the official registration of your company as an LLC. In Washington State, you can convert your LLC into a S Corp.

You must submit Form 2553 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if you want to convert your LLC in Washington State to a S Corp. This form must be submitted no later than two months and fifteen days following the start of the tax year in which the election is to be effective, or at any time during the tax year before the tax year in which the election is to be effective. Additionally, you need to be eligible for S Corp status according to the IRS. With the Secretary of State in Washington, you can change your business address.

You must submit a Statement of alter of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office to the Washington Secretary of State if you need to alter your company’s address in Washington State. You can do this via mail or online. A Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office must be filed with a $20 filing fee.

Go to the Corporations and Charities Filing System of the Washington Secretary of State and choose “Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office” under “Limited Liability Companies” to file electronically. Enter the new address and then follow the steps. Your business address will formally change after the Statement is finalized.

In conclusion, renaming your LLC in Washington State is a simple procedure that may be completed online or by the mail. The Washington Secretary of State and/or the IRS must be contacted in order to file forms for converting from a sole proprietorship to an LLC, an LLC to a S Corp, and changing your business address. It is advised that you speak with a reputable business attorney or accountant if you need any advice or help with any of these procedures.