Entrepreneurial Law Resources

Includes information on opening, running, and growing a small business in Washington State. Includes a very helpful breakdown of the various business structures in WA.

Outlines all of the steps needed to start a business in Washington State

Washington Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) was formalized and expanded by Executive Order 12-01. The SBLT includes 27 agencies participating in subgroups that focus on outreach programs, soliciting ideas for regulatory improvement and development new business tools. Includes a road map for opening a business, business license services, and other corporate and business needs.

Includes a business license wizard as well information about licensing and taxes. Also provides guidance on using the online Business Licensing Service.

Provides information on how to start, manage, or close a business. Includes information on nonprofits and charities.

Review this site for guidance on how to obtain workers comp coverage to employees, if required.

Includes forms and instructions from the Washington Secretary of State on a variety of business topics including things like articles of incorporation or trademark registration.

You can search Lexis' collection of practice notes, forms and checklists to find practical information on business formation and related topics.

Includes practice notes, checklists, Q&A and more on topics like forming an LLC or corporation, sales and use taxes as well as standard document templates.