In Washington D.C., to obtain a vendor’s license, applicants need to fill the BBL-EZ portion, proving that they do not owe more than $100 to the DC government in fines, parking tickets, taxes, etc.
To get a Washington, DC business license, applicants need to complete the Business License Application process, with varying fees and additional charges for each endorsement.
The cost of registering for a Washington D.C. business license varies. A Basic Business License starts at $95, while a General Business License costs $200. These licenses are valid for two years, with renewal fees varying.
To get a vendors license, follow these steps:
- Submit an application
- Attach necessary documents such as corporate registration and trade name registration
- Attach a business tax registration and clean hands certificate
- Attach a certified food protection manager ID card
- Attach a DC health inspection report and propane permit
Here’s how to register a Washington business:
- Complete corporate and trade name registration
- Register with the IRS and DC Office of Tax and Revenue
- Register with the Office of Zoning
To apply for a Basic Business License:
- Visit the State of Washington Business Licensing Service
- Pay a filing fee of $19
If you want to apply for a DC business license in person:
- Pay by cash, check, money order, or card at the DCRA Business License Center
- No appointment is required