Why form a Washington D.C. LLC?
Trying to decide in which state to file your LLC can be a nuisance, especially when not knowing the state laws. Every state has certain requirements to file an LLC, but most of the basic requirements will remain the same. There is an easy to follow resource center on the Washington DC website that can help you answer most of your questions, or you may call Incorporate Fast and we will try to answer any questions that you might have. If there are any licenses or permits that you might need, we will help you through the search process at an additional fee. The secretary of state will require some licenses or permits depending on the business being conducted. Form your LLC with a unique name to differentiate your business from any other that are already register with the secretary of state. We will assist you in you name search process.
Naming your DC LLC
A Washington DC limited liability company may register any name that is distinguishable from any name on record or reserved in Washington DC. The name shall contain the words "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or the designation "LLC". The company name must be distinguishable from that of another entity. The use of spaces, capitals or special characters does not provide any distinction between other companies on file with the Secretary of State. Prepositions, articles and conjunction also do not provide distinction. There may be a handful of words that may require prior approval before its use.
How many members can a LLC have?
You can form an LLC with one member (which will be recognized as a sole proprietorship) or multiple members (which will be recognized as a partnership).
What is an operating agreement?
An operating agreement allows you to divide management amongst the owners of the LLC. For example: You have appointed yourself as the CEO of the company, and have appointed your partner the Financial Director, and so forth. This kind of information can be determined in the operating agreement. This is kept by you for your records in any case it is requested upon. This form is not submitted to the state.
How can I obtain copies of certified documents?
If you have misplaced your certified documents or have lost them while moving or any other reason, you may contact us any time and we may either provide you with a copy (not original forms) or you may contact the secretary of state directly to request a certified copy of your approved articles. Some fees will apply, varying by state.
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