District of Columbia

DC Starting a Business

Provides help with various aspects of starting and running a business such as business registration, trade name registration and applications, business plan help, business structures, financing, tax information and more.

Often, entrepreneurs in the District of Columbia form a District of Columbia LLC.

Sometimes it makes more sense to incorporate in District of Columbia with a District of Columbia corporation, which can be elected to be a District of Columbia S corporation.

Either way, we like to recommend Northwest Registered Agent for business startups because of their suite of business maintenance tools and great customer service.

Business Resources Help with financing, trade assistance, small business assistance programs, and more..	Small Business Administration. The contact information for your local Small Business Administration (SBA) office. The SBA offers advice, assistance, and small business loans.
Trade Name Registration Information on how and where to register your company's trade name, and how to find out if your trade name is available.	SBDC  Small Bus. Development Centers The contact information for your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office. The SBDC offers business planning assistance and other reference material.