Setting Up for Success: Entities with Revolution Wealth

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Choosing a Business Name for an LLC:

• Virginia: https://cis.scc.virginia.gov
• Maryland: https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/EntitySearch
• District of Columbia: https://corponline.dcra.dc.gov
• West Virginia: https://business4.wv.gov

File Articles of Organization

Virginia:

File online via https://cis.scc.virginia.gov → “New Business Formation” → “Create a New Business.”

Filing Fee: $100

Maryland:

File online via https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress → “Start a Business” → “Create a New Business Filing.”

Filing Fee: $100

District of Columbia:

File “Articles of Organization (Form DLC-1)” at https://corponline.dcra.dc.gov - you must have an account

Filing Fee: $99

West Virginia:

File online through https://business4.wv.gov

Filing Fee: $100

Obtain Business Licenses

• Virginia: Check locality (county/city) Business License Offices
• Maryland: Obtain Trader’s License or other permits via https://onestop.md.gov
• District of Columbia: Apply for Basic Business License (BBL) via https://business.dc.gov
• West Virginia: Some industries require additional permits—see https://business4.wv.gov

Obtain an Employer Identification Number

Apply online at the IRS website (free): https://irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online