Address of state office for filing:
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Business and Professional Licensing Administration
Corporations Division
941 North Capitol Street NE
Washington DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 442-4400
State web address: http://dccouncil.washington.dc.us/
State law reference: District of Columbia Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 10.
Title of filing: Articles of Organization.
Filing Fee: $150
Name requirements: The official name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviation “LLC” or “L.L.C.” If the company is to be used for a profession, the word “Professional” or the abbreviation “P.” or “P” must precede the name. (Section 29-1004). A company name may be reserved for 60 days for a $35 fee. (Section 29-1005).
Organizer requirements: A limited liability company may organized by one person. The organizer need not be a natural person, nor a member. (Section 29-1002).
Articles of Organization requirements: Articles of Organization must contain the following: (1) name of company, (2) registered agent’s name and office address, and (3) evidence of the registered agent’s consent. (Section 29-1006).
Annual report requirement: Yes, to Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The report is due by June 16 the year after incorporation, and by June 16 every two years thereafter. (Section 29-1064).
Publication requirement: No.
Effective date of limited liability company organization: On the date of official approval of Articles of Organization, the company becomes a legal entity and the members are shielded from personal liability. This date is retroactive to the date of submission and may also be delayed to a later date stated in the Articles of Organization. (Section 29-1006).
Membership requirements: Minimum number required is one. The member may be a natural person or a business entity. (Section 29-1001(16), (22)).
Other: An executed “Written Consent to Act as Registered Agent” form must accompany the Articles of Organization at the time of filing.
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