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How to withdraw a foreign LLC from District of Columbia

An LLC formed elsewhere that stops doing business in District of Columbia files a withdrawal with the state (District of Columbia's fee is $220). That ends its District of Columbia registration, yearly reports and fees; the LLC itself keeps existing at home. As of October 2026.

District of Columbia state fee$220per the state's fee schedule
Our filing service$120we prepare and file it
State fee + ours$340card processing is added at checkout
Withdraw from District of Columbia Formed in this state?

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The 5 steps to withdraw from District of Columbia

Step 3 is the state filing; the rest stops the bills that keep coming after you leave.

  1. 1

    Withdraw, or dissolve?

    Where people get stuck

    Withdraw when the LLC was formed in another state and only stops operating in District of Columbia. If District of Columbia is the LLC's home state, dissolve it in District of Columbia instead.

  2. 2

    Bring District of Columbia filings and taxes current

    Before you file

    Many states will not accept a withdrawal while reports or state taxes are overdue, and some ask for a tax clearance. The DC biennial report is due every two years, by April 1, with a state fee of $300. Check the District of Columbia deadline.

  3. 3

    File the withdrawal with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with District of Columbia's business filing office; District of Columbia's fee is $220 (District of Columbia fee schedule). The current form is on District of Columbia's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  4. 4

    Close District of Columbia tax accounts and licenses

    Easy to forget

    Cancel the District of Columbia sales tax permit, payroll accounts and local licenses so returns stop coming due. District of Columbia sales tax permit.

  5. 5

    End the District of Columbia registered agent after the state confirms

    Last step

    Keep the agent until the withdrawal is filed, so legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to withdraw a foreign LLC from District of Columbia?

District of Columbia's fee is $220 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Does withdrawing close my LLC?

No. The LLC keeps existing in its home state. Withdrawal only ends its registration in this state.

What if I just stop filing in District of Columbia?

The state can revoke the registration, and unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can still be charged. Filing the withdrawal ends them cleanly.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.

More District of Columbia business guides

Start an LLC LLC cost Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Foreign LLC DBA

Nearby states

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Leaving a state

Have us file the District of Columbia withdrawal

$120 plus District of Columbia's $220 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Withdraw from District of Columbia

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