How to form an LLC in District of Columbia for $0 service fee.
District of Columbia state filing fee is $99. Standard processing is 15 to 20 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide District of Columbia Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in District of Columbia.
Federal contracting and lobbying dominate. Highest per-capita federal spending in the US. Biennial (not annual) report cycle. Personal income tax up to 10.75%.
Where District of Columbia businesses are based.
You can form your District of Columbian LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The District of Columbia formation rules at a glance.
- $99 filing fee, $300 biennial report, plus DC franchise tax
- Processing: 15 to 20 business days ($100 expedited)
- Filed with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection in Washington, DC
- Top industries: Federal government, Lobbying & advocacy, Law firms
Our take Form here if you operate in DC. Use expedited filing to avoid the long wait. Watch for DC-specific franchise tax.
Corporations Division processes LLC formations from Washington, DC. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $300 biennial report, plus DC franchise tax.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 15 TO 20 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in District of Columbia, in four steps.
District of Columbia vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how District of Columbia compares.
District of Columbia business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these District of Columbia-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
District of Columbia-specific LLC questions.
Is DC a state for business purposes?
What is DC franchise tax?
Why does DC processing take 15+ days?
CBE certification?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in District of Columbia?
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Do I need to live in District of Columbia to form an LLC there?
What is a District of Columbia Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my District of Columbian LLC?
Start your District of Columbian LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your District of Columbia Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in District Of Columbia.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.