Skip to content
- Choose a name for your business.
- Choose the right type of business entity.
- File Washington D.C. Articles of Incorporation.
- Search your LLC name.
- Business License fee ranges from $250 to $4,000.
- Preparing articles of incorporation.
- Costs around $200 for DC LLCs.
- Basic Business License obtained every two years, $70 renewal fee.
- Costs $99 to file LLC’s Articles of Organization.
- The one-time filing fee is $171.60.
- The main cost is $99 for filing Certificate of Formation.
- Annual report filing costs $300 every 2 years.
- State fees range between $220 and $370.
- Application submission online or in person.
- Submit required documents like a business plan.
- Understand and fulfill ongoing requirements for compliance.
- Name reservation usually free with certain rules to follow.
- Learn requirements by visiting the IRS website or calling 1-800-829-4933.
- MaxFilings can assist with incorporating a business in DC.
- DC accountant costs range between $400 to $900 per year.
- File a name reservation application for $50.
- Register your LLC as a foreign LLC in DC to expand your business.
- Be prepared for business filing fees in the District of Columbia.
- Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy Permit.
- Complete the Clean Hands Self Certification.
- Consider using Northwest ($29 + State Fees) for forming your LLC.