# Form a corporation in District of Columbia

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/district-of-columbia
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

District of Columbia charges $99 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Corporations Division).

## District of Columbia details

- Corporation filing fee: $99
- Expedited processing (3 business days): $50
- Corporation annual report (Plus $100 late fee): $300

[Filing office: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Corporations Division)](https://boss.dc.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/corporations-division-fees-limited-liability-company)

[Start my District of Columbia corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=DC)

$99 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in District of Columbia?

The state charges $99. With our Basic package, the total is $99.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the District of Columbia LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Corporations Division). We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.