Starting a DC Business
This guide gives you the basic steps for starting a DC business.
Roadmap
All businesses in DC must be licensed. The majority of businesses are licensed by DCRA in four (4) easy steps:
Step 1. Business Formation/Registration
Step 2. Tax Registration (Federal and Local)
Step 3. Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit
Step 4. Licensing (Business, Occupational & Professional License)
External Resource
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024
Office Hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Phone: (202) 442-4400
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