General Information

Limited Partnership (LP) is a special partnership type with limited legal liabilities. General partners are personally liable. Limited partners are liable for their business investment. Management and control is exercised through general partners. Limited partners do not have any formal control. LPs are easy to set up and maintain. LP partners are taxed on profits personally, on ownership percentages and can claim on personal taxes

“Limited partnership”, except in the phrases “foreign limited partnership” and “foreign limited liability limited partnership”, or “domestic limited partnership”, means an entity, having one or more general partners and one or more limited partners, which is formed under Title 29 Chapter 7 by 2 or more persons or becomes subject to this chapter under subchapter X of this chapter, Chapter 2 of this title, or § 29-711.01(a) or (b). The term includes a limited liability limited partnership.

To register domestic limited partnership in the District, customer shall deliver statement of qualification form DLP-1 to the Superintendent for filing either by web or by mail / walk-in.

NOTE: Walk-in Customers will be charged expedited fee for one day service in the amount of $100 in addition to regular filing fees.

Online Filing

Go to CorpOnline site at https://corp.dcra.dc.gov, create a profile, access the online services main page (use Internet Explorer 8, Chrome, Firefox or Safari) and proceed. Online filers must pay by credit card. Once filing is submitted, print the last confirmation page for your records.

Reporting Requirement
Every domestic and foreign corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Partnership (effective 01/12), General and Limited Cooperative Association, Business Trust (effective 01/12) is required to file two-year reports with Corporations Division to maintain good standing within the District of Columbia. Please, review the table below to determine report requirements for your entity.

*Limited Cooperative Association, Limited Partnership and Business Trust – effective 01/12.

**Foreign entities might be liable for back reports if commenced business prior to registration.