If you are looking to start a business in the District of Columbia (DC), you must decide, with the assistance of an attorney or other expert, what kind of entity you will function as: corporation, limited Liability company, a partnership, or a proprietorship.
Anyone looking to register a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership in DC, must go through the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Corporations Division. Additionally, some foreign entities that wish to do business in DC must also register with the DCRA Corporations Division.
In arming you for your DC business startup, the DCRA gives you helpful information, but also urges you to contact an attorney or other expert.
Here are some contact information for the DCRA Corporations Division:
1. Click here for the DCRA's website.
2. The DCA may be reached at:
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, DC
20024
dcra@dc.gov
Phone: (202)
442-4400
Fax: (202)
442-9445
TTY: (202) 123-4567
Below, are other helpful links for anyone looking to start a business in the District of Columbia.
Welcome to DC Business Startup Guide!
1. The DCRA provides a large number of forms for various aspects of business startup registration. However, business owners may create their own forms pursuant to statutes. Click for forms.
2. DCRA Frequently Asked Questions
3. DCRA's List of Fees for Business Registration
4. DCRA's Registered Agent Information
5. You will need to follow the District of Columbia Legislative Statutes for your DC business startup. Business Registration is covered in Chapter 29.
2. Will you have employees in your
DC business startup? Find out about
unemployment insurance and get key information from the DC Dept. of
Employment Services.
3. By the way, most businesses need a business license to operate in DC.
Find out if you will need a DC Business License for your organization.
It goes without saying that if you are registering a Georgia business startup, you may have some dealings with the Internal Revenue Service. Below are some helpful links.
1. Find general information for business.
2. Will you need an Employer Identification Number? Click here.
Whatever your business startup type, you may
need a Registered Agent. In addition to registering with the SOS,
if you plan to apply for certain licenses, you will need a
Registered Agent.
Ask your business startup
professional if you need a Registered Agent.
Don't be afraid of taking chances. The greatest businesses out there were not built on sure fire safe bets. Sometimes you have to take a chance and as long as the idea is good enough and you have a sound business model to follow, a calculated risk is well worth it.
Explore our pages to see what helpful links we provide to get your business startup off to a great start. We want you to succeed with your current ideas and dreams.
Although we cannot offer you
legal advice, we can certainly point you to general information,
where you can make the final decision about legal
counsel.
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