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The Washington, DC Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company" or "Limited." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.
The Washington, DC Limited Liability Company (Washingon, DC LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company" or "L.L.C." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
The number, classes and par value of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue, in addition to a statement of share attributes, must be listed in the Articles.
A corporation or LLC must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. D.C. prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.
A list of shareholders must be kept at the principal office.


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