Q: Can a WA LLC have a principal address that is not in WA? Say CO for example.
And how do you change the principal address (not the business address - the LLC is not registered for business in WA)?
A: Under WA law ( RCW 25.15.021), a LLC must have a registered agent in the state of WA. Further under RCW 23-95.410, all business entities must have an address in the state of WA. If you do not intend to have a presence in WA you have two options: (1) get a PO Box/use registered agent's address or (2) merge/dissolve the WA into a Colorado (or other state) business entity. If you want to pursue option 2, I recommend that you contact a lawyer (the process is not terrible, but an error/mistake can have serious consequences).
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