Dissolve a District of Columbia LLC or corporation
File with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, then a final tax return.
The catch
Both forms say dissolving does nothing to your tax obligations, so the final DC return is still on you.
How to close a company in District of Columbia
File your final tax return
DC charges $5 and leaves your taxes to you.
Wind up the business
Hold the vote your governing documents and District of Columbia law require. Pay or set aside what you owe, in the order your lawyer advises.
File with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
LLC: DLC-8, $5. corporation: DBU-7, $5.
Pick how to file
Online or by mail. DLCP says it processes standard online filings within 5 business days. Paid rush filing is available.
Check your records
Before you close accounts or delete Slack, work out what you must keep and whether a buyer may want it.
Facts and sources
| Fact | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing office | District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division, (202) 442-4432 | dlcp.dc.gov |
| corporation: dissolve | DBU-7: Articles of Dissolution of Domestic For-Profit Corporation Fee: $5. Fee table lists articles of dissolution at $5. Nonprofit corporations use DNP-6. Expedite adds $50 (3-day) or $100 (1-day) for online filings. Full notesHow to file: File on BOSS (boss.dc.gov, formerly CorpOnline) with an Access DC account and pay by card, or mail to P.O. Box 92300, Washington, DC 20090. | dlcp.dc.govdlcp.dc.gov |
| LLC: dissolve | DLC-8: Statement of Dissolution for Domestic Limited Liability Company Fee: $5. Fee table lists the statement of dissolution at $5. How to file: Same BOSS and mail options as the corporation form. | dlcp.dc.govdlcp.dc.gov |
| Tax clearance | No. DC Office of Tax and Revenue. No clearance step. File a final return marked final, through MyTax.DC.gov. Dissolving does not end tax duties. The Office of Tax and Revenue says a closed business files a final return for its last period and marks it final. | code.dccouncil.govcode.dccouncil.govcode.dccouncil.govdlcp.dc.govdlcp.dc.govDC Office of Tax and Revenuedlcp.dc.gov |
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Full notes
| code.dccouncil.gov |
| How long it takes | DLCP says it processes standard online filings within 5 business days. Paid rush filing is available. | dlcp.dc.gov |
| Other tax stops |
| DC Office of Tax and Revenue |
Fees and form numbers change, so check the source before you file.
A checklist can keep you from forgetting things. It cannot tell you what your state requires today. Have your lawyer or CPA look at it before you rely on it. Vaultfish helps you run the process. We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. If you need counsel who knows this area, we can point you to one. Ask for a referral
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to close a District of Columbia LLC or corporation?
LLC (DLC-8): $5. corporation (DBU-7): $5. Fees change, so check the source link before you pay.
Do I need tax clearance to close a District of Columbia company?
District of Columbia does not require a tax clearance before you file. Both forms say dissolving does nothing to your tax obligations, so the final DC return is still on you.
Where do I file in District of Columbia?
File with the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division. You can file online or by mail.
How long does it take to close a company in District of Columbia?
DLCP says it processes standard online filings within 5 business days. Paid rush filing is available.
What happens to my Slack, email and CRM when I close?
Closing the company does not decide what happens to your records. Keep what tax and payroll rules ask for. The IRS gives retention periods on its site. Then check what the rest could be worth before you delete it.
Is this legal advice?
No. We read the state pages so you don't have to, then link to them so you can check our work. Have your lawyer or CPA read it too. They like that.
