Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 23B.14.200 (2026)

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The secretary of state may administratively dissolve a corporation under the circumstances and procedures provided in Article 6 of chapter 23.95 RCW.
[ 2015 c 176 s 2127; 1994 c 287 s 7; 1991 c 72 s 37; 1990 c 178 s 5; 1989 c 165 s 160.]

Notes:

Effective dateContingent effective date2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
Effective date1990 c 178: See note following RCW 23B.01.220.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1998–2015 · leading case: State v. Evans, 298 P.3d 724 (Wash. 2013).
State v. Evans, 298 P.3d 724 (Wash. 2013). “RCW 23B.14.200(l)-(3). Similarly, nonprofit corporations are dissolved voluntarily by a vote of the members or resolution of the board of directors, RCW 24.”
Equipto Div. Aurora Equip. Co. v. Yarmouth, 950 P.2d 451 (Wash. 1998). · cites it 2× “As a result of this neglect, the corporation was administratively dissolved by the Secretary of State in accordance with RCW 23B.14.200. 3 The majority properly explains the process for administrative dissolution—it acknowledges that the corporation may not conduct any business…”
McCormick v. Dunn & Black, PS, 167 P.3d 610 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “020 (dissolution by board of directors and shareholders); RCW 23B.14.200 (administrative dissolution); RCW 23B.”
Innerspace Floor Coverings, Inc., App. v. Janet L. Hill, Resp., 361 P.3d 195 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “RCW 23B.14.200. 3 Following administrative dissolution, a corporation may apply to the secretary of state for reinstatement within five years from the date of dissolution.”
McCormick v. Dunn & Black, PS, 140 Wash. App. 873 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “020 (dissolution by board of directors and shareholders); RCW 23B.14.200 (administrative dissolution); RCW 23B.”
Equipto Div. Aurora Equip. v. Yarmouth, 950 P.2d 451 (Wash. 1998). · cites it 5× “RCW 23B.14.200. Once a cause for dissolution arises, the corporation is notified and has 60 days to correct the condition.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 23B.14.200(3) — 1 case
Equipto Div. Aurora Equip. v. Yarmouth, 950 P.2d 451 (Wash. 1998). “RCW 23B.14.200. Once a cause for dissolution arises, the corporation is notified and has 60 days to correct the condition.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 23B.14.200(4) — 2 cases
Equipto Div. Aurora Equip. Co. v. Yarmouth, 950 P.2d 451 (Wash. 1998). “As a result of this neglect, the corporation was administratively dissolved by the Secretary of State in accordance with RCW 23B.14.200. 3 The majority properly explains the process for administrative dissolution—it acknowledges that the corporation may not conduct any business…”
Equipto Div. Aurora Equip. v. Yarmouth, 950 P.2d 451 (Wash. 1998). “RCW 23B.14.200. Once a cause for dissolution arises, the corporation is notified and has 60 days to correct the condition.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 23B.14.200(l) — 1 case
State v. Evans, 298 P.3d 724 (Wash. 2013). “RCW 23B.14.200(l)-(3). Similarly, nonprofit corporations are dissolved voluntarily by a vote of the members or resolution of the board of directors, RCW 24.”
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