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Form an LLC or corporation in District of Columbia.

District of Columbia's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.

At a glance

District of Columbia formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$99
Corp filing fee
$99
Annual / franchise
$300 biennial
Annual report due
Every 2 years
State income tax
Graduated personal; 8.25% corporate
Typical processing
2–4 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in District of Columbia

District of Columbia supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 2–4 weeks.

State income tax posture here: Graduated personal; 8.25% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside District of Columbia, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in District of Columbia

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in District of Columbia

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for District of Columbia. Typical timing: Every 2 years. Typical fee context: $300 biennial.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in District of Columbia at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in District of Columbia change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

District of Columbia tax at a glance

Graduated personal; 8.25% corporate

Full District of Columbia tax guide

FAQ

District of Columbia formation questions

Ready to form in District of Columbia?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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