How Do You Dissolve a Washington Corporation?

Answer:
To dissolve a Washington corporation, it is necessary to file an Articles of Dissolution

with the Secretary of State's office in Olympia. The form may be downloaded from http://www.secstate.wa.gov/corps/registration_forms.aspx . Information needed to complete an Articles of Dissolution for a Washington corporation includes: the name of the entity, the date dissolution was authorized, details about the manner in which dissolution was authorized, and the effective date. The document must be signed by an authorized representative of the corporation.

There is no fee to file an Articles of Dissolution for a Washington Corporation. However, all corporate license fees and taxes are due before dissolution may be filed. Prior to filing the Articles of Dissolution, the entity must request and receive a revenue clearance certificate from the Washington State Department of Revenue. For information on getting a revenue clearance certificate, call 1-800-647-7706.