To form a corporation in the District of Columbia, you must file articles of incorporation. The form is customizable.
More information about corporate formation can be accessed through the website of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
The articles of incorporation must include the following information:
*In the District of Columbia, the state does not require you to disclose the par value of the stock. Par value is the price at which a company's shares are initially offered for sale.
No additional filings are required by the District of Columbia. You may file your articles of incorporation online or by mail.
The state statutes applicable to articles of incorporation set forth specific requirements and optional language that you may include when filing the document.