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What is District of Columbia Corporation Foreign Qualification?

You want to do business in the state of District of Columbia but are registered as a Domestic Corporation in another state.  In order to legally conduct business in the state of District of Columbia you must register with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs as a Foreign Corporation.   more...

What is a District of Columbia Foreign Corporation?

In the United States, just because you are registered to do business in one state does not mean that you can legally do business in another state.  If you want to transact any serious business in a state other than the state in which your Corporation is registered, most likely you will have to register with the state in which you want to do business before you can legally conduct business there.  more...

Do I need a lawyer to Form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia?

The short answer is no.  The state of District of Columbia does not legally require a lawyer to form a District of Columbia Foreign Corporationmore...

Do I have to Reserve a Company Name before I Form a Foreign Corporation in DC?

You are not legally required to reserve a Company Name for a new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation before you submit your application to form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia.  more...

What if the District of Columbia Foreign Corporation Name I want is already taken?

If the Name you have chosen for your new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation is already in use by a currently active District of Columbia Corporation or LLC then you will have to register a DBA Name with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.  "DBA" is an abbreviation for "Doing Business As."

In District of Columbia a DBA Name is called a Trade Name.

We verify that the Name you have chose for your new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation is available before we submit your Foreign Incorporation filing to the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.  If necessary we can register a Trade Name in District of Columbia for you so that you can open your new District of Columbia business as quickly as possible.

What do I have to do to Form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia?

5 things you have to do in order to Form a District of Columbia Foreign Corporation
  1. Prove that you are registered in a state other than DC as a Domestic Corporation
  2. Choose a name for your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation
  3. Select an official address and a Registered Agent for your DC Foreign Corporation
  4. File Registration Documents with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
  5. Determine how you want your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation to be taxed
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What do I have to do to after I Form a District of Columbia Foreign Corporation?

4 things you have to do in after you Form a District of Columbia Foreign Corporation
  1. Obtain Business Licenses from the cities and counties in which you plan to do business
  2. File the required reports for your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation
  3. Keep proper records of your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation on file
  4. Pay your taxes to the state of District of Columbia
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What information do I need in order to Form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia?

In order to Form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia you'll need certain specific information about your Company including the Corporation name and address; and Registered Agent information.
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How long does it take to Form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia?

Processing times for new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation applications vary depending on the work load of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs's staff.  We've found that normal processing of new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation applications takes the state around 3-5 business days.  Add 2-3 days for the time period for shipping the final documents by mail.  Choosing our Express Mail option can shave a couple of days off the total processing time for your new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS PROCESSING TIMES.
The District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs reserves the right to extend expedite periods in time of extreme volume, staff shortage or equipment malfunction.  We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.

In our experience 3-5 business days is the time it usually takes the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to process a new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation application. We get your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation application to the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ASAP. Once it is at the state we have no control over the new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation application process.

Are there any Expedited Processing Options for a new DC Foreign Corporations?

The District of Columbia Secretary of State will process your new DC Corporation filing in three days for an additional $50. For $100 the Secretary of State will process your new DC Incorporation filing in one day.

How much does it cost to Form a Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia?

The state of District of Columbia charges $270.00 to Form a Foreign Corporation in DC.  Also add the cost of a good standing certificate from your home state.   If you choose us to help you Form your Foreign Corporation in District of Columbia our processing fees are $145.00.  This includes:
  • Same day processing of your new District of Columbia Foreign Corporation order
  • DC Name Check and Reservation
  • Prepare Foreign Registration Statement
  • File Formation Documents with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
  • Certified Copies of Formation Documents
  • District of Columbia Foreign Corporation Checklist
  • Priority Mail Delivery
  • Unlimited Customer Support
FORM A FOREIGN CORPORATION IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLINE NOW
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOREIGN CORPORATION SERVICES
For $145 our District of Columbia Foreign Qualification services include:
 Same day processing   explain
 DC Name Check and Reservation
 Prepare Formation Documents
 File Formation Documents
 Certified Copies of Formation Docs
 DC Foreign Corporation Checklist
 Priority Mail Delivery
 Unlimited Customer Support
ADDITIONAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
You will need a good standing certificate from your home state that is no older than 90 days.
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Processing fees $145.00
District of Columbia incorporation fees $270.00
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OUR ADVANTAGE
  • We start processing your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation order as soon as it arrives.
  • We get your documents to the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs in the quickest possible way.  If we receive your order before noon District of Columbia time we will submit your District of Columbia Foreign Corporation application to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs on the same day we receive it.
  • We guarantee our work.  If you're not satisfied with our District of Columbia Foreign Qualification services we will refund 100% of your processing fees.
  • We've been helping businesses Incorporate in District of Columbia for over ten years.  Our A+ BBB rating speaks for itself!

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