How to Start an LLC in District of Columbia
District of Columbia LLC Formation
$99 our flat service fee · $99 District of Columbia state filing fee · Articles of Organization formation document
Starting an LLC in District of Columbia means filing the Articles of Organization with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and paying the state's $99 filing fee. Once District of Columbia approves it, your LLC exists as a separate legal entity. Rapid Registered Agent handles that filing for a flat $99, the same price we charge in every state, with no packages and no upsells.
File my District of Columbia LLC – $99 + $99 state fee
District of Columbia LLC filing facts
- Formation document: Articles of Organization
- State filing fee: $99, paid to the state
- Filing office: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
- Our service fee: $99 flat
- Registered agent: required in District of Columbia; use ours at $10/month or act as your own
What else District of Columbia requires
D.C. requires a biennial report ($300) and a Basic Business License for many activities.
How to form your District of Columbia LLC
- Choose and check the name. It must be distinguishable from other District of Columbia businesses on record and include an LLC designator. We run the check before filing.
- Name a registered agent. District of Columbia requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Add ours for $10/month or name your own.
- File the Articles of Organization. We prepare it, list your registered agent, submit it to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, and pay the $99 fee. If District of Columbia rejects anything, we fix and refile at no charge.
- Handle the follow-ups. Get a free EIN from the IRS, adopt an operating agreement, open a business bank account, and calendar any initial or annual report.
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District of Columbia registered agent
Every District of Columbia LLC must keep a registered agent with a District of Columbia street address who is available during business hours. If you would rather not put your own address on the public record, our District of Columbia registered agent service is $10 per month, listed on your filing from day one, with same-day scanning of anything the state or a court sends.
District of Columbia LLC formation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in District of Columbia?
The District of Columbia state filing fee is $99, paid to the state. Rapid Registered Agent adds a flat $99 to prepare and file the Articles of Organization. Registered agent service, if you add it, is $10 per month.
What is the District of Columbia LLC formation document called?
District of Columbia calls it the Articles of Organization. You file it with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
Do I need a registered agent for a District of Columbia LLC?
Yes. District of Columbia requires every LLC to name and maintain a registered agent with a physical address in District of Columbia. You can be your own, or use our service for $10 per month.
How long does a District of Columbia LLC take?
It depends on District of Columbia's current processing queue and whether the filing goes in online or by mail. We tell you the current turnaround before you order, and your LLC is not formed until District of Columbia approves the filing.