District of Columbia LLC Operating Agreement

Single-member or multi-member operating agreement under your state's LLC act: ownership, management, capital, distributions, transfers and dissolution.

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District of Columbia rules that this document follows

LLC statuteDistrict of Columbia Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of 2010Source: D.C. Code § 29-801.01 et seq.
Operating agreement required?Not required by statute, but strongly recommended (may be oral; written is far safer)Source: D.C. Code §§ 29-801.02(9), 29-801.07 (oral, implied, in a record, or any combination)
Formation fee$99.00
Annual report$300.00 — Biennial report due Apr. 1 of the second year after formation and every 2 yearsSource: D.C. Code § 29-102.11; DCRA/DLCP fee schedule
State LLC / franchise taxDC franchise tax on unincorporated businesses with gross receipts > $12,000 (8.25%, $250 minimum) (D.C. Code § 47-1808.01); basic business license also required
Charging order exclusive remedy (SMLLC)unclearSource: D.C. Code §§ 29-804.07 (majority of members), 29-804.04 (equal shares), 29-805.03 (charging order; foreclosure permitted)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this LLC Operating Agreement in District of Columbia

Sign the agreement as soon as the LLC is formed and before opening the bank account. Fill Schedule A with actual contributions — the percentages drive profits, votes and buy-outs. Multi-member LLCs should agree on the buy-out formula now, while everyone is friendly.

Review annually and whenever a member joins, leaves, marries, or the tax election changes. Keep it with the articles, EIN letter and annual report receipts.

Frequently asked questions

Is an operating agreement required in District of Columbia?

Not by statute (D.C. Code §§ 29-801.02(9), 29-801.07 (oral, implied, in a record, or any combination)). Banks, investors and courts expect a written agreement, and a single-member LLC without one is easier to pierce.

What are the ongoing state fees for an LLC in District of Columbia?

Annual/periodic report: $300.00 (Biennial report due Apr. 1 of the second year after formation and every 2 years; D.C. Code § 29-102.11; DCRA/DLCP fee schedule). DC franchise tax on unincorporated businesses with gross receipts > $12,000 (8.25%, $250 minimum) (D.C. Code § 47-1808.01); basic business license also required.

Does the operating agreement get filed with the state?

No. It is an internal document. Keep the signed original with the Company records; banks and the IRS may ask for a copy.

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