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The Corporations and Charities Division does not send text messages. If you've received a text claiming to be from our Division that requests payment of any kind, it is a third-party solicitation. Learn how to identify misleading solicitations here.
Read Before Use: The Washington Secretary of State is unable to help you with making decisions on which type of business structure to choose. Information found on this page does not constitute legal advice.
Planning & Mentorship Resources
Business.wa.gov offers resources to help with your planning phase. These resources include the Small Business Guide, which is offered in PDF form in several languages and even braille ready formats. All versions can be found on the Small Business Guide download page.
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