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District of Columbia . Reinstatement

Reinstate your District of Columbia business and get back in good standing.

If District of Columbia administratively dissolved your entity, you can reinstate. Here is what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When do you need to reinstate?

  • Missed annual report.
  • Unpaid franchise tax.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • No response to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities: missed foreign qual renewals.

District of Columbia reinstatement fees

LLC reinstatement$300 + back Biennial Reports + Clean Hands certification
Corporation reinstatement$300 + back Biennial Reports + Clean Hands certification
Each missed annual report$300 (Biennial)
Late penalties$100 late fee + revocation risk

District of Columbia reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member info.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a District of Columbia business?
File a Reinstatement with all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $300 + back Biennial Reports + Clean Hands certification fee.
How much does District of Columbia reinstatement cost?
LLC: $300 + back Biennial Reports + Clean Hands certification. Corp: $300 + back Biennial Reports + Clean Hands certification.
How long does District of Columbia reinstatement take?
Standard 15 business days. 3-day: +$100. 1-day: +$250..
Can I reinstate after admin dissolution?
Yes. After 1 year past Biennial Report deadline, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No.
Do I owe back franchise tax during dissolution?
Yes.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Corporations Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed District of Columbia attorney or CPA.

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