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How much does an LLC cost in District of Columbia?

Forming an LLC in District of Columbia costs $99 in state fees. After that, District of Columbia charges $300 every two years for the DC biennial report. Five-year state total: $699. As of October 2026.

District of Columbia filing fee$99once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$600the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$699District of Columbia's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a District of Columbia LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    District of Columbia charges $99 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on District of Columbia's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. District of Columbia registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at DC CorpOnline. District of Columbia sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every two years

    The DC biennial report is due every two years, by April 1, with a state fee of $300. District of Columbia annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. District of Columbia calls it a Certificate of Good Standing and charges $50. How to order it in District of Columbia.

  7. 7

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: District of Columbia's fee is $220. How to dissolve an LLC in District of Columbia.

District of Columbia LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
District of Columbia filing fee (paid to the state)$99$99
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
DC biennial report (every two years)$300$300
District of Columbia state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$699$699

State fees: District of Columbia filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Biennial report, $300, due April 1 every two years.

Due today with us$229.72$123.75 plus District of Columbia's $99, with the $6.97 card processing fee shown before you pay.

District of Columbia's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in District of Columbia?

Forming an LLC in District of Columbia costs $99 in state fees. After that, District of Columbia charges $300 every two years for the DC biennial report. Five-year state total: $699.

Is there a yearly fee for a District of Columbia LLC?

Yes. The DC biennial report costs $300 every two years and is due every two years, by April 1.

Can I form a District of Columbia LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with District of Columbia's business filing office and pay only the $99 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a District of Columbia LLC?

$123.75 plus District of Columbia's $99, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($229.72). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a District of Columbia LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More District of Columbia business guides

Start an LLC 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 Withdraw a foreign LLC

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