Forming LLC in DC

The Process

DC limited liability companies are formed by filing Articles of Organization with District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The entire filing process takes 10 business days, with expedited option available for extra fee, cutting the processing time to 1-2 business days, plus mailing time. To learn more about forming an LLC in DC you can visit DC government website.

Name Identifiers and Abbreviations

The name of the DC limited liability company must end with one of the following words/abbreviations:

• LLC
• L.L.C.
• LC
• L.C.
• Limited Liability Company
• Limited Company
• Ltd. Liability Company
• Ltd. Liability Co.
• Limited Liability Co.
• Ltd. Company
• Ltd. Co.
• Limited Co.

Operating Agreement

The Operating Agreement helps protect your company’s limited liability status and prevents your company from being run by the default rules created by your state. Although DC does not mandate all LLCs to have Operating Agreement, it is highly recommended that you have one drafted.

Additional Filings

Depending on the nature of your business some additional filings could be necessary to complete the proper set up of your LLC. Click on the items below to learn about each:

• EIN (tax ID)
• Sales Tax Registration
• Payroll Registration & Business Licensing

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