In Washington, the most common structure for real estate enterprises is an LLC. This is due to the ease with which a limited liability corporation (LLC) may be formed and operated.

If your real estate firm is sued, an LLC may safeguard your personal assets (vehicle, home, money). LLCs also provide credibility and tax-saving possibilities.

In Washington, you may form a real estate LLC by filing the Certificate of Formation with the WA Secretary of State. In Washington, the cost of forming a real estate LLC begins at $180.

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The first step in organizing a real estate LLC is to choose a firm name. You must offer your company a distinct name that complies with Washington naming regulations.

When you submit your Certificate of Formation, you will formally register your name.

Examine if your company’s name is accessible as a web domain. You may choose to purchase the URL in order to prevent others from using it.

A registered agent must be included when you submit your Certificate of Formation.

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The role of a registered agent is to receive legal papers such as service of process and tax notifications on behalf of your LLC.

A person or a registered agent service might serve as the registered agent for your real estate LLC. Although you may serve as your own registered agent, many company owners choose to employ a registered agent service.

Consider the following while selecting a registered agent:

You must submit a Certificate of Formation with the Washington Secretary of State to register a Washington LLC. This may be done online or in the mail.

An LLC operating agreement is a legal document that defines your real estate LLC’s ownership and member responsibilities.

An operating agreement may benefit even single-member LLCs.

You may include conditions in your real estate LLC operating agreement as long as they do not violate Washington state law.

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to identify and tax firms. It’s essentially a business’s Social Security number.

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