District of Columbia - LLC
Form your new Limited Liability Company in District of Columbia
Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirements to form and maintain a District of Columbia LLC.
Initial Filing Requirements:
State Filing Fee:
The minimum filing fee in the state of District of Columbia is $185.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name Identifiers:
The name that you choose for a District of Columbia limited liability company (LLC) must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized District of Columbia business entity or any reserved names on record. The name of the LLC must contain one of the following words as a company identifier:
“Limited Liability Company”, “LLC” or “L.L.C.”
Specific Purpose Requirements:
District of Columbia does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Formation.
Members:
District of Columbia has the following membership requirements for an LLC.
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Number of members required:
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One or more |
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No Requirement |
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Age requirements:
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No Age Requirement
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Members are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Formation.
Annual Filing Requirements:
There is an Annual Report that must be received by the state of District of Columbia June 16th. The fee for this filing is: $50.00
Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:
Dept. Of Consumer & Reg Affairs Bus Reg
PO Box 92300
Washington, DC 20090-2300
Taxes:
For more information on taxes, visit: State of District of Columbia Tax Information Website.
License Requirements:
District of Columbia requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.
If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com
Special Requirements (if any):
None
If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.