LLC · District of Columbia · 2026
What an LLC really costs in District of Columbia
Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in District of Columbia, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$99
Certificate of Organization (domestic LLC)
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 unincorporated business franchise tax (D-30)Every year by April 15. Minimum $250 ($1,000 if DC gross receipts > $1M) even with a loss; an unincorporated business with gross income of $12,000 or less is not subject and may file affidavit D-30N instead. Single-member LLCs and some professional LLCs have different rules; check with OTR.$250
How fast
- Expedited 3-day service+$50
- Expedited same-day service+$100
Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia charges $99 to file the Certificate of Organization (domestic LLC).
What does an LLC 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 unincorporated business franchise tax (D-30): $250, every year by April 15 (Minimum $250 ($1,000 if DC gross receipts > $1M) even with a loss; an unincorporated business with gross income of $12,000 or less is not subject and may file affidavit D-30N instead. Single-member LLCs and some professional LLCs have different rules; check with OTR.).
Can I expedite an LLC filing in District of Columbia?
Yes: Expedited 3-day service for $50, Expedited same-day service for $100, on top of the filing fee.
What if my LLC was formed in another state?
To do business in District of Columbia you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Registration Statement, $220.
Not sure an LLC 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.