Nonprofit · District of Columbia · 2026
What a nonprofit really costs in District of Columbia
Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in District of Columbia, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$80
Articles of Incorporation (domestic nonprofit corporation)
First year with the state
~$160
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$80
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $329 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- DC nonprofit 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.$80
How fast
- Expedited 3-day service+$50
Questions
How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia charges $80 to file the Articles of Incorporation (domestic nonprofit corporation).
What does a nonprofit cost every year in District of Columbia?
DC nonprofit biennial report: $80, 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.).
Can I expedite a nonprofit filing in District of Columbia?
Yes: Expedited 3-day service for $50, on top of the filing fee.
Not sure a nonprofit 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.