Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Business Names in District of Columbia

Name ideas for a District of Columbia independent artists, writers, and performers business

Before you commit, search the District of Columbia business entity database (linked below) to make sure the name is not already registered there.

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers in District of Columbia by the numbers

Locations by number of employees in District of Columbia

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022. Counts cover employer establishments (businesses with paid employees); self-employed owners without staff are not included. Small establishments with 1–4 employees include those that reported no paid employees in mid-March.

Register your business name in District of Columbia

In most states you check name availability and form an LLC or corporation through the Secretary of State (or equivalent) office, then register with the state tax and labor agencies if you will collect sales tax or hire employees. Official District of Columbia links:

• Permits, Licenses, and Certifications
• Office of the Secretary
• Office of Tax and Revenue
• Department of Employment Services
• Employer Tax Information (Unemployment Insurance)
• District of Columbia website
• Business Resource Center
• Economic Development and Planning
• New Hire Registry
• Small Business Administration - DC
• Agency Directory
• Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
• Office of Contracting and Procurement

Official state agency links as listed by the IRS on its District of Columbia state links page. Filing fees and steps change, so confirm current requirements with the agency before you file.

Other states for independent artists, writers, and performers

• California (18,678)
• New York (4,499)
• Florida (1,939)
• Texas (1,153)
• Georgia (906)
• Illinois (714)

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