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How to incorporate in the District of Columbia (DC)There are three ways to incorporate your business in Washington DC: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Activefilings. We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to our competitors. Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them. If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please let us help you with this information that we have collected from your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have. Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help. DC Corporate Name EndingsThe name must contain the word "corporation", "company", "incorporated", or "limited," or an abbreviation. The name shall not be same as or deceptively similar to name of domestic corporation or authorized foreign corporation, or to reserved name.
DC Articles of Incorporation RequirementsDirector Information * Minimum Number - One or more. * Residence Requirements. - No provision. * Age Requirements - None. * Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation. Officer Information * The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation. Stock Information * An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees. Yearly Requirements* Annual Statements * Corporations must file reports with the Mayor by April 15 of the year after its incorporation and on or before April 15 of each second year thereafter. The biannual report fee is $200. Income Tax Rate* The state tax rate is 9.5%. Effective for tax periods beginning after September 1994, a 2.5% corporation franchise (income) surtax is imposed in addition to the existing 2.5% surtax of normal tax (above). Minimum tax is $100. Starting Your Business in the District of Columbia:Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Washington DC
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