District of Columbia annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
District of Columbia Annual Report Filing
District of Columbia corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file a biennial report by April 1 every two years. The fee is $300 for corporations and LLCs and $80 for nonprofits. The first report is due April 1 in the calendar year after registration.
At a glance
Who must file in District of Columbia
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in the District of Columbia.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
District of Columbia annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | April 1, every 2 years | $300 | — |
| LLC | April 1, every 2 years | $300 | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | April 1, every 2 years | $80 | — |
How to file the District of Columbia annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the District of Columbia report is late?
A late District of Columbia biennial report can lead to administrative dissolution or revocation and may require reinstatement fees.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
District of Columbia filing notes
The District of Columbia uses a biennial report, not an annual report. The first report is due April 1 in the calendar year after registration, and subsequent reports are due every two years after that.
The report is filed with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. It updates the registered agent, principal office, and management information and is separate from DC tax filings.
District of Columbia annual report questions
Official District of Columbia resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) or your professional adviser before filing.