The Certificate of Organization fee for a District of Columbia LLC is $99. The biennial report is $300, with a $100 late fee.
Official sourceWhat does the District of Columbia charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File a Certificate of Organization with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $99 for the Certificate of Organization. Reserving a name is $50. |
| Recurring filing | $300 biennial report, filed every two years. The late fee is $100. |
| First and later due dates | The first biennial report is due by April 1 of the calendar year after the entity registers, and every two years after that. |
| Registered agent and office | A DC LLC designates a registered agent. It names a commercial registered agent, a non-commercial agent with a name and address, or an officer or employee and the address of the business office. |
| Taxes and other costs | The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. |
When is the DC LLC biennial report due?
The first biennial report is due by April 1 of the calendar year after the LLC registers, and every two years after that. The fee is $300, with a $100 late fee. The report updates the address, registered agent, purpose and beneficial owner information.
Who can be the DC registered agent?
A DC LLC must designate and maintain a registered agent. The filing names a commercial registered agent, or a non-commercial agent with a name and address, or an officer or employee together with the address of the business office. The designation affirms that the agent has consented to serve.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check the District of Columbia tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the DC filing fees?
The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. Reinstatement after administrative dissolution is $300.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- DLCP Corporations Division LLC fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Business registration FAQs - reviewed October 1, 2026
- D.C. Code 29-104.04, registered agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in DC?
$99 for the Certificate of Organization.
How much is the DC LLC biennial report?
$300, with a $100 late fee.
When is the DC biennial report due?
By April 1 of the calendar year after registration, then every two years.
Does a DC LLC need a registered agent?
Yes. It must designate and maintain one.
What does reinstatement cost in DC?
$300 after administrative dissolution.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.