Short answer: Biennial Report, $300, biennial. Due: April 1 of the year following registration, and every two years thereafter.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
District of Columbia report at a glance
- Report name
- Biennial Report
- Fee
- $300
- How often
- biennial
- Due
- April 1 of the year following registration, and every two years thereafter
- Late penalty
- $100 late fee applies immediately after the deadline
- Dissolution risk
- Failure to file triggers administrative dissolution.
Taxes that ride along
Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax (UBT) at 8.25% on net income if gross receipts exceed $12,000. Mandatory minimum tax of $250.
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia's recurring report fee is $300. That's the 4th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so District of Columbia runs $265 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $300 | 4 of 51 |
| Maryland | $300 | 4 of 51 |
| South Carolina | $0 | 41 of 51 |
| Delaware | $400 | 2 of 51 |
| Georgia | $60 | 19 of 51 |
| Virginia | $50 | 22 of 51 |
District of Columbia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Report | $300 | biennial, April 1 of the year following registration, and every two years thereafter |
| Minimum state tax | $250 | Owed regardless of income |
| Certificate of good standing | $50 |
Annual report and deadlines: District of Columbia questions
When is the District of Columbia LLC annual report due?
April 1 of the year following registration, and every two years thereafter
How much is the District of Columbia annual report fee?
$300.
What happens if I file my District of Columbia annual report late?
$100 late fee applies immediately after the deadline
Can District of Columbia dissolve my LLC for not filing?
Failure to file triggers administrative dissolution.
Where do I file the District of Columbia report?
With the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: name reservation.duration.