District of Columbia state fees
✓ Prices verified Oct 8, 2026- Formation fee: $99
- Biennial report: $300 every two years, starting in year 2
- Biennial timing assumes the LLC is formed in 2026.
- A DC Basic Business License and the unincorporated business franchise tax may apply depending on the business (not included).
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These charges come from the state, so they are the same whichever service forms your LLC. Missing them can cost penalties and, eventually, the LLC itself: see your LLC's yearly obligations.
What each service costs in District of Columbia
Three years with a registered agent, District of Columbia's fees included. Cheapest first; totals marked * include prices we could not confirm, so the real cost may be higher.
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| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $138 | $425 | $125 | $688 | Visit |
| Bizee | $99 | $449 | $149 | $697 | Visit |
| Inc Authority | $99 | $549 | $249 | $897 | Visit |
| Harbor Compliance | $297 | $459 | $159 | $915 | Visit |
| Tailor Brands | $298 | $499 | $199 | $996 | Visit |
| ZenBusiness | $298 | $499 | $199 | $996 | Visit |
| LegalZoom | $348 | $549 | $249 | $1,146 | Visit |
| doola | $396 | $597 | $297 | $1,290 | Visit |
| Swyft Filings | $695 | $896 | $596 | $2,187 | Visit |
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