Short answer: File Statement of Dissolution (Form DLC-8) with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division for $220. Does not require a formal tax clearance certificate from the Office of Tax and Revenue.
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.
How dissolution works in District of Columbia
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Does not require a formal tax clearance certificate from the Office of Tax and Revenue.
- File Statement of Dissolution (Form DLC-8) with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division and pay $220.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia's dissolution filing fee is $220. That's the highest of the 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so District of Columbia runs $187.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $220 | 1 of 48 |
| Maryland | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| South Carolina | $15 | 35 of 48 |
| Delaware | $220 | 1 of 48 |
| Georgia | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Virginia | $25 | 26 of 48 |
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 |
| Statement of Dissolution (Form DLC-8) | $220 |
Dissolving an LLC: District of Columbia questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in District of Columbia?
File Statement of Dissolution (Form DLC-8) with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division ($220). Does not require a formal tax clearance certificate from the Office of Tax and Revenue.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in District of Columbia?
Does not require a formal tax clearance certificate from the Office of Tax and Revenue.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. $100 late fee applies immediately after the deadline
How much does it cost to dissolve a District of Columbia LLC?
$220 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
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.
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