District of Columbia LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (Form DLC-1) |
| Filing office | DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division |
| State filing fee | $99 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $50 |
| Annual report | $300 (biennial); due April 1 of the year after registration, then every two years on April 1. DC calls this the Biennial Report (BRA-25); $300 plus a $100 late fee. |
| Also know | Biennial report $300 due April 1 every two years (late fee $100). |
| State tax registration | Register with the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue on Form FR-500 (franchise tax, employer withholding, sales and use tax); no single deadline is stated on the form |
| Registered agent | Required: an appointed and maintained registered agent with a physical street address in D.C. (no PO box, third-party mailbox, or address outside D.C.); an individual within the organization may serve; revocation possible if no agent is maintained for more than 60 days |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $99 | $249 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $99 | $348 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $99 | $748 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
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Sources
- dlcp.dc.gov/node/1621901
- dlcp.dc.gov/page/corporations-division-business-registration-faqs
- dlcp.dc.gov/page/corporations-division-fees-limited-liability-company
- oag.dc.gov/sites/default/files/2018-02/Form-FR-500.pdf
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.