Rank / District of Columbia
District of Columbia LLC cost
Official fees for forming and keeping an LLC in District of Columbia, from DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division. Last verified 2026-10-28.
1 year$399
3 years$699
5 years$999
Formation plus recurring state fees and taxes. Excludes registered agent and newspaper costs. Adjust in the calculator.
Line by line
| Item | Amount | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing fee | $99 | dlcp.dc.gov verified 2026-10-28 |
| Annual or biennial report fee | $300 every 2 years | dlcp.dc.gov verified 2026-10-28 |
| Foreign registration (another state's LLC) | $220 | dlcp.dc.gov verified 2026-10-28 |
| Late filing penalty | $100 | dlcp.dc.gov verified 2026-10-28 |
No verified figure on file for: annual llc tax or minimum franchise tax, publication filing fee, required filing with formation, required filing with foreign registration. That can mean the state has none, or that we could not confirm it from an official page.
What to know
- Penalty DC charges a $100 late fee for a for-profit biennial report filed after April 1 of the year due. source
- Penalty DC lists a $300 fee for reinstatement after termination of a foreign registration. source
Changes to District of Columbia figures
No changes recorded yet. The weekly check adds an entry whenever an official figure moves.