Washington compliance task breakdown for founders

I used extract and search tools to gather Washington-specific compliance information for founders, focusing on entity formation, registrations, taxes, employer obligations, and licenses. Results include content from Washington Secretary of State, Department of Revenue, Business.wa.gov, L&I, and Employment Security Department.

Key points to include in final deliverable: - Forming an LLC or corporation with WA Secretary of State: file Certificate of Formation/Articles of Incorporation; obtain UBI; appoint registered agent; file annual reports and maintain compliance; fees and online filing options. - Register for a Washington Business License/UBI via Business Licensing Service; use Business License Application and Business Licensing Wizard; fees and processing timelines; local endorsements. - Tax registrations with WA Department of Revenue: B&O tax, sales/use tax, excise tax accounts; registration process; filing frequencies and payment schedules vary by tax and activity. - Employer accounts: L&I workers’ compensation account (coverage requirements/optional coverage for owners), Employment Security Department unemployment tax account, Paid Family & Medical Leave premium collection; payroll reporting and contributions. - Federal obligations: obtain EIN from IRS; payroll tax withholding and filings; I-9 and W-4 for employees. - Local municipal licenses and endorsements (e.g., Seattle) may be required. - Other permits/professional licenses depending on industry. - Resources and forms links from the cited agencies for filing and compliance.

I used extract and search tools to gather Washington-specific compliance information for founders, focusing on entity formation, registrations, taxes, employer obligations, and licenses. Results include content from Washington Secretary of State, Department of Revenue, Business.wa.gov, L&I, and Employment Security Department.

Key points to include in final deliverable:

- Federal obligations: obtain EIN from IRS; payroll tax withholding and filings; I-9 and W-4 for employees.

• Forming an LLC or corporation with WA Secretary of State: file Certificate of Formation/Articles of Incorporation; obtain UBI; appoint registered agent; file annual reports and maintain compliance; fees and online filing options.
• Register for a Washington Business License/UBI via Business Licensing Service; use Business License Application and Business Licensing Wizard; fees and processing timelines; local endorsements.
• Tax registrations with WA Department of Revenue: B&O tax, sales/use tax, excise tax accounts; registration process; filing frequencies and payment schedules vary by tax and activity.
• Employer accounts: L&I workers’ compensation account (coverage requirements/optional coverage for owners), Employment Security Department unemployment tax account, Paid Family & Medical Leave premium collection; payroll reporting and contributions.
• Local municipal licenses and endorsements (e.g., Seattle) may be required.
• Other permits/professional licenses depending on industry.
• Resources and forms links from the cited agencies for filing and compliance.