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Business Toolkit

Basics About the District of Columbia

By locating your business in the District of Columbia, you can take advantage of comprehensive resources and a robust economic climate where businesses start and thrive.  Learn about the City’s economic trends, vibrant markets and development plans.

Facts and Stats

Maps

Events

Plans


Connect to Free Services, Networks & DC Government Agencies

Tap into the vast network of counselors, mentors, service providers and business owners available to help establish, build and expand DC businesses.

 

Business Counseling

 

Find a Business Mentor 

 

Network with Businesses

These events are independent of the DC Government. Some may have a fee.

 

Contact DC Agencies & Receive eUpdates

 


 

 

Navigate government requirements & forms

Easily access key requirements and guidance needed to open and operate a business in compliance with regulations. 

Corporate Entity

Licensing

Other Regulatory Compliance Areas

Vending

Employees

Commercial space

Taxes

Insurance & Bonding

Sustainable Business

Emergency Preparedness

Transition & Exit

 


Grow with incentives & personalized counseling

Utilize counseling, capital, and contracting opportunities that help small businesses expand and compete successfully. 

General Business Counseling

Contracting

Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)

Exporting

Marketing and Promotion

Access to Capital & Incentives

Commercial Space Improvement and Expansion