Short answer: File Foreign Registration Statement with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division for $220, and name a District of Columbia registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in District of Columbia
File Foreign Registration Statement with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division ($220). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a District of Columbia registered agent.
Physical D.C. street address is mandatory.
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia's foreign LLC registration fee is $220. That's the 15th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so District of Columbia runs $70 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $220 | 15 of 47 |
| Maryland | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| South Carolina | $110 | 29 of 47 |
| Delaware | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Georgia | $235 | 14 of 47 |
| Virginia | $100 | 33 of 47 |
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 |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $220 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: District of Columbia questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in District of Columbia?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in District of Columbia (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Corporations Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in District of Columbia?
$220 to file Foreign Registration Statement.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in District of Columbia?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in District of Columbia. Physical D.C. street address is mandatory.
Does a foreign LLC file the District of Columbia annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Biennial Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
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.