Washington Secretary of State Filing Fee Increases

Filing fees will increase in the state of Washington, effective October 1, 2023. The change in fees will effect not only new entity formation fees, but also ongoing annual report filing fees. If you’re considering forming a new entity, please consider the approaching increase of fees and reach out to CORPSMART to get a quote today.

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Fraud Alert

CORPSMART™ and government agencies have identified deceptive notices being sent to debtors, when a filing has been placed against their name. The notices are sent via mail and formatted to appear like an official government document, indicating the the debtor should reach out to the contact to obtain a copy of their UCC filing for $90. See an example of fraudulent notices below:

If you or your client are targeted in this scheme, please reach out to CORPSMART to confirm validity of any suspicious documents. Please note that CORPSMART will always provide a copy of filed UCCs and we would advise not to engage in this situation.

California Formation Filing Fees Return

In June of 2022, with Senate Bill 154, California temporarily waived statutory fees for initial formation and qualification for LLCs, Corporations and Limited Partnerships. The break on fees was created to encourage job creation and enterprise within the state. Formation filing fees have returned in California as of June 30, 2023.

If you’re interested in starting a new business or expanding to do business in the state of California, we can help! Reach out to the CORPSMART team to discuss your needs and obtain a quote.

Delaware Filing Fee Increases

Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 110 increasing Delaware corporate statutory filing fees on limited liability company (LLC) and corporate filings from $20 to $40, starting August 1st, 2023. Please click here to read the bill.

If you’re interested in starting a new business or restructuring your entity, you may want to consider Delaware as your home state for the various legal benefits. Reach out to the CORPSMART team to obtain a current quote for your entity formation or qualification needs.