Corporation · District of Columbia · 2026
What a corporation really costs in District of Columbia
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in District of Columbia, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$99
Articles of Incorporation (domestic for-profit corporation)
First year with the state
~$649
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$99
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $348 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- DC biennial reportEvery 2 years by April 1. BRA-25 biennial report: first due April 1 of the calendar year after registration, then every two years by April 1 (so parity depends on formation year). Late fee $100 for-profit / $50 nonprofit.$300
- DC corporation franchise tax (D-20)Every year by April 15. Minimum tax $250 if DC gross receipts are $1M or less, $1,000 if greater; due April 15 for calendar-year filers.$250
How fast
- Expedited 3-day service+$50
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia charges $99 to file the Articles of Incorporation (domestic for-profit corporation).
What does a corporation cost every year in District of Columbia?
DC biennial report: $300, every 2 years by April 1 (BRA-25 biennial report: first due April 1 of the calendar year after registration, then every two years by April 1 (so parity depends on formation year). Late fee $100 for-profit / $50 nonprofit.). DC corporation franchise tax (D-20): $250, every year by April 15 (Minimum tax $250 if DC gross receipts are $1M or less, $1,000 if greater; due April 15 for calendar-year filers.).
Can I expedite a corporation filing in District of Columbia?
Yes: Expedited 3-day service for $50, on top of the filing fee.
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in District of Columbia you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Registration Statement, $220.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in District of Columbia.
Plan my company freeSource: https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/dlcp-license-corporate-filing-fees · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.