Washington, DC Business Services
Business Licensing, Permits & Regulatory Support Made Easier
HWM Group helps entrepreneurs and small businesses navigate business registration, licensing, building permits, Certificates of Occupancy, government applications, and regulatory requirements throughout Washington, DC.
How We Help
How Can We Help Your Business?
Starting a Business?
Help with registrations, licenses, permits, and regulatory requirements for opening a DC business.
Get StartedOpening a Restaurant?
Help with business licensing, DC Health, building permits, Certificate of Occupancy, and alcohol licensing when applicable.
Get StartedBuying an Existing Business?
Help with registration changes, license transfers, ownership changes, and related requirements.
Get StartedAlready in Business?
Not sure your registrations or licenses are current? Request a Free Business Compliance Check.
Free Compliance CheckWhat We Do
Our Services
Comprehensive administrative assistance for Washington, DC business licensing, registration, permits, and compliance.
Business Registration & Compliance
Business registration, LLC/corporation administrative filings, Trade Names, Biennial Reports, reinstatement, DC tax registration, Clean Hands, and compliance assistance.
Learn MoreBusiness Licensing
DC business licenses, applications, renewals, transfers, ownership changes, retail, grocery, and restaurant licensing.
Learn MoreBuilding Permits & Certificate of Occupancy
Building permit applications, Certificate of Occupancy applications, use and occupancy documentation, ownership and change matters, and DOB processes.
Learn MoreRestaurant & DC Health
Restaurant licensing, DC Health requirements, food establishment requirements, pre-operational requirements, inspection coordination, CFPM, and compliance.
Learn MoreAlcohol Licensing
ABCA applications, new alcohol licenses, transfers, restaurant and retail alcohol licensing.
Learn MoreGovernment Applications & Additional Business Services
Government application assistance, agency coordination, SNAP/EBT retailer applications, DC Lottery applications, selected tobacco licensing, and selected Virginia business registration and administrative services.
Learn MoreComplimentary Service
Is Your DC Business Fully Compliant?
Not sure whether your business registration, licenses, trade name, or other DC requirements are current? HWM Group offers a free initial business compliance check to help identify areas that may need attention.
Why Choose Us
Why HWM Group?
DC-Focused Knowledge
Helping businesses navigate Washington, DC requirements.
One Point of Contact
Clients can tell us what they need without knowing which agency to contact.
Practical Assistance
Help with requirements, documents, applications, and administrative processes.
Personalized Service
Review each client's situation and help identify appropriate next steps.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Tell us about your business and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll help identify the services and requirements that may apply.