A. File Artcles of incorporation for District of Columbia Corporation with the Secretary of State
After choosing which entity is right for you, your next step is to go to the District of Columbia Secretary of State's website and download the appropriate incorporation form that may be available. Or, if you don't want to do the work yourself, we can help you incorporate a business in District of Columbia. Click here for a free quote on our District of Columbia business incorporation services.
B. S Corporation Filings for Your New District of Columbia Corporation
1. Federal S-Corporation Election Form
If you have Clickandinc.com incorporate a business for you in the District of Columbia, and you choose to be treated as an s-corporation for federal income tax purposes, we can draft that form for you (IRS form 2553). If you choose to draft it on your own, you can download it from the IRS website.
NOTE: You have 75 days from the date you incorporate a business in the District of Columbia to file your form 2553 with the IRS. If you fail to file in that time period, you will not be granted s-corporation status for the year in which you incorporate.
2. District of Columbia S-Corporation Election form
The District of Columbia does not require s-corporations to file seperate s-corporation election forms.
C. Get Your District of Columbia Tax ID Number and Or Other State Required Documentation
Have your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) handy; most states require it on their state tax ID number forms and other forms that you may need to complete after you incorporate a business in the District of Columbia.
1. Franchise Tax
All companies that engage in any trade, business, or commercial activity in D.C. must file a Corporation Franchise Tax Form D-20 (unless exempted). The tax return, together with full payment, is due for most entities on March 15th. If you have questions call 202-727-4829 or you can get Form D-20 at http://otr.cfo.dc.gov/otr/site/default.asp Under Services, choose Tax Forms/Publications. Choose the “Business” Box. You will see the Corporate Franchise Tax Form (D-20)
2. Annual Reports
All entities formed in D.C. must file an annual report. Contact the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs office at 202-442-4430 or log on to
Surely, the list above is not everything you will need to do once you incorporate a business in District of Columbia. You should always check with your accountant or attorney in order to make sure you are compliant with all state laws. Clickandinc.com is not a law firm and nothing on this page can be considered legal advice on which you can rely.
If you’d like Clickandinc.com to help you incorporate a business in District of Columbia, we’d love to help.
