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Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Washington DC LLC (Limited Liability Company)

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Washington DC Registered Agent

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Washington DC Registered Agent / Resident Agent

Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year

Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.

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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Washington DC State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

If you need Registered agent in other State than Washington DC click here.
We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.

State Fee for changing Washington DC Registered Agent

Change of Registered Agent/Office or both: $35.00. Resignation of Registered Agent: $0.00

Registered Agent Requirements

The registered agent must be (1) an individual resident of the state or (2) a corporation authorized to transact business in D.C. whose business office is the same as the registered office. D.C. requires that every corporation maintain a registered office, which may be the same as its place of business.

Washington DC Annual Report

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Annual Reports for Washington DC Corporations & LLCs

The District of Columbia requires an initial report. Initial Reports on Corporation and LLC are filed at different times. For Corporations, if articles of incorporation are filed before April 01, the initial report is due in the same year. If articles are filed after April 01, the report is filed in the next year. For LLCs the reports are due any time in the first year that you file your articles. After the initial filing of the annual report, reports are then due every two years after that.

The biennial filing fee for a corporation and a LLC is $300. Late filing penalities will be applied. The late penalty fee for a corporation and a LLC is $100.

If you need help, we can file annual report for you. Our fee is $15. To order our service, please click on the following link

Biennial Report Filing Service

Additional Services

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District of Columbia Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.

WASHINGTON DC CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

WASHINGTON DC APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

WASHINGTON DC REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

WASHINGTON DC AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Washington DC Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!

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Foreign qualification fees

U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
$150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
$99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.

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BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

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FAQ

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Washington DC Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

No.

How do I incorporate in District of Columbia?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate District of Columbia agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. . The registered agent must either be (1) an individual resident of the District of Columbia or (2) a corporation authorized to transact business in D.C. whose business office is the same as the registered office. The corporation must obtain written consent for the individual or corporation to act as registered agent. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in the District of Columbia?

One or more are required.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in District of Columbia?

One or more as defined in the entity’s bylaws.

Are corporations in District of Columbia required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. A report must be filed by the end of the second calendar month following delivery of the corporation’s original articles, and every year thereafter in the applicable filing period.

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District of Columbia LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

Date: 04/24/2019 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

District of Columbia LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

District of Columbia being the capital of the United States of America, presents just the right platform and avenues to small and mid-sized businesses, and even micro-businesses to grow, expand, and reach out to a global audience. A diversified economy with a gross state product of $141 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2018, it is considered to be the 6th largest metropolitan economy in the nation. You can form a District of Columbia business in any of the major Industries in DC include technology, retail, tourism (it is now the 2nd largest industry), Federal government, media & communications, and higher education among others. In fact, DC is home to a strong concentration of global institutions as well as local representation of major companies.

A vibrant and resilient economy driven by private sector expansion wherein private sector GDP in Q2-2016 was $83.4 billion!

You are probably wondering what the process for LLC formation or incorporation is. This is where we can be of help! We as one of the top District of Columbia registered agents can assist you with the successful registration of your business entity in the state.

District of Columbia LLC Registration and Formation

District of Columbia LLC Registration & Formation

LLC company formation in District of Columbia is governed by Code of the District of Columbia, Division V – Local Business Affairs, Title 29-Business Organizations, Chapter 8 – Limited Liability Companies. The procedure for formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a registered agent

If you are planning to form a Limited Liability Company in District of Columbia then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to District of Columbia Code § 29–104.04. This law is applicable for domestic limited liability company as well as foreign limited liability company.

We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in District of Columbia. We can assist you to form a District of Columbia business LLC.

Step#2: LLC Name Reservation

One of the foremost steps towards company formation in District of Columbia is identifying a name for your business entity. The process is as follows:

  1. Identify a unique name for your business entity
  2. According to District of Columbia Code § 29–103.01 and § 29–103.02, the name should contain the phrase or words “limited liability Company” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”.
  3. The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company
  4. Apply for reservation of name pursuant to the provisions of District of Columbia Code § 29–103.03
  5. Submit the form though mail or online with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division along with the applicable fee. An LLC can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Articles of Organization and Foreign Registration Statement

If you are planning to form a District of Columbia business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. The steps are:

  • If you want to register a domestic LLC then you will be required to file “Articles of Organization” governed by D.C. Code § 29–802.01.
  • If your business entity is a foreign LLC then you will be required to file “Foreign Registration Statement” pursuant to D.C. Code § 29–105.03.
  • The Articles of Organization and Foreign Registration Statement of domestic and foreign LLC can be filed with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division through mail or by hand.

We can file the form on your behalf being your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.

In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a District of Columbia business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.

District of Columbia Corporation Registration and Formation

District of Columbia Corporation Registration & Formation

If you are planning to form a Corporation in District of Columbia then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent

If you are planning to form a business or professional corporation in District of Columbia then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to District of Columbia Code § 29–104.04. This law is applicable for domestic as well as foreign corporations.

We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in District of Columbia. We can assist you to form a District of Columbia business as we are in compliance with all regulations in the State of District of Columbia.

Step#2: Corporate Name Reservation

In order to form a corporation in District of Columbia, one of the key steps is identifying a name for your business entity. The process is as follows:

  1. Identify a name for your business entity
  2. According to District of Columbia Code § 29–103.01 and § 29–103.02, a corporate name should contain the phrase or words “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, or the abbreviations “Corp.”, or “Inc.”
  3. The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited liability company, limited partnership, or any other corporation
  4. Apply for reservation of name pursuant to District of Columbia Code § 29–103.03.
  5. Submit the form though mail with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division along with the applicable fee. A business corporation can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Articles of Incorporation and Foreign Registration Statement

If you are planning to form a corporation in District of Columbia, then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a business corporation. The steps are:

  • If you want to register a domestic corporation then you will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to D.C. Code § 29–302.02.
  • If your business entity is a foreign corporation then you will be required to file an “Foreign Registration Statement” to transact business in the state pursuant to District of Columbia Code § 29-102.11.
  • The application or documentation for registration of a corporation can be filed with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division – through mail or by hand.

We can file the form on your behalf being your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.

If you have any questions regarding District of Columbia incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the District of Columbia Business formation page.

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