Washington, DC lesson 6 of 6
Biennial report and ongoing compliance
DC's recurring filings are simple to describe and expensive to forget: a biennial report to DLCP, plus tax filings and licence renewals.
The biennial report
DC LLCs file a biennial report, Form BRA-25, with DLCP. The published fee for for-profit entities is $300, and the deadline is April 1 of the year in which it falls due, every two years. The first report is due in the year after formation, and it is filed through BOSS.
Late filing
DLCP charges a $100 late fee for for-profit entities filed after April 1 of the year due. Continued non-filing leads to revocation of the LLC's registration, which in turn blocks licence renewals and good standing certificates that lenders and government contracting officers ask for.
For government contractors in DC, a revoked registration can cost you a bid. This is a cheap filing to keep current.
The rest of the year
Renew the Basic Business Licence on its own cycle, keep the Certificate of Clean Hands current when renewing, file the D-30 and any sales tax and payroll returns, and keep the registered agent record accurate. Check FinCEN guidance separately for federal beneficial ownership reporting.
Key takeaways
- Biennial report is $300, due April 1 every two years, filed through BOSS.
- The late fee is $100, and continued non-filing leads to revocation.
- Licence renewal and Clean Hands run on their own cycles.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team