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The Business Portal files and maintains legally required records showing the formation of and fundamental changes to corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships and other businesses.
Corporations: The Business Services Division offers incorporation information, as well as the ability to file forms online. You may create an account to access the online filing system. (Licenses & Fees, Registration Forms, Registration FAQ's & Licensing FAQ's)
Business Planning Walkthrough
Doing Business with DC Government
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Operates a filing and retrieval center for UCC financing statements at the state level. You may register to access the UCC database. You may also register to pay corporate taxes online. (UCC Filing Statutes, Forms & Instructions)
Register to Access UCC Filing
Register to Pay Taxes Online
Trademarks: Registers trademarks, service marks & trade names to distinguish goods, services or businesses from those of another.
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