In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, DLCP will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. For immediate assistance, please refer to our list of online resources. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

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Closing Your Business in the District

Thank you for doing business in the District of Columbia. It has been our pleasure to have been a part of your journey. You may find the below resources helpful as you formally cease doing business in the District.

Cancel a Basic Business License
Dissolve an LLC/Withdraw a Business Entity
File Final DC Tax Return
File Final Federal Tax Return

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Welcome to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Closing Your Business in the District

Thank you for doing business in the District of Columbia. It has been our pleasure to have been a part of your journey. You may find the below resources helpful as you formally cease doing business in the District.