LLC in District of Columbia (2026 Guide): Costs, Taxes & Requirements
Forming an LLC in the District of Columbia? The Certificate of Organization is $99 and the $300 biennial report is paid every two years ($150/year annualized).
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DC is typically only the right choice if you will actually operate in Washington, DC (office, employees, licensing). It is rarely a "default" formation state.
Use the full ranking (with the 5-year cost math and hidden-fee traps): Cheapest States for an LLC (2026).
District of Columbia LLC Snapshot
- Certificate of Organization: $99
- Biennial Report: $300 every 2 years
- Annualized Comparison: $150/year annualized (not the amount paid when filing)
- Due Rule: First report by April 1 of the next calendar year; subsequent reports every two years
Cost Breakdown
| Expense | Cost | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $99 | One-time | Domestic LLC formation filing |
| Biennial Report | $300 | Every 2 years | Actual amount paid when the report is filed |
| Annualized Comparison | $150/year | Derived | Comparison figure only; it is not an annual filing payment |
Cost summary: The filing-time amounts are $99 at formation and $300 for each biennial report. Do not substitute the $150 annualized figure for the actual report fee.
If you actually operate in DC, forming there can be the cleanest path. If you are remote and comparing states for price, compare against LLC in Wyoming (2026) and LLC in New Mexico (2026).
Official Sources
Verified 2026-07-19.
- DC DLCP - Corporations Division Fees: Limited Liability Company - Supports: certificate of organization fee, biennial report fee. Accessed July 19, 2026.
- DC DLCP - Domestic Limited Liability Company - Supports: biennial report requirement, biennial report frequency, due rule. Accessed July 19, 2026.
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Written by Foreign Founder Team. Published December 9, 2025; updated July 19, 2026.
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