Our Services

Administrative assistance for Washington, DC business licensing, registration, permits, and compliance.

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HWM Group helps entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the administrative requirements involved in starting, operating, and growing a business in Washington, DC. Below is an overview of the services we provide.

Business Registration & Compliance

Helping businesses establish and maintain their legal standing with the District of Columbia.

New business registration with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)
LLC and corporation administrative filings
Trade Name (DBA) registration and renewals
Biennial Report preparation and filing
Business reinstatement after revocation or administrative dissolution
Good standing assistance
DC tax registration (FR-500)
Clean Hands Certificate assistance
Compliance review to identify registration and filing gaps

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Business Licensing

Assisting businesses with obtaining and maintaining the licenses required to operate in Washington, DC.

DC Basic Business License (BBL) applications and renewals
Endorsement identification for specific business types
License transfers and ownership changes
Retail, grocery, and general business licensing
Restaurant and food service licensing
License reinstatement and renewal assistance
Coordination with DLCP on licensing requirements

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Building Permits & Certificate of Occupancy

Supporting businesses through the DC Department of Buildings permitting and occupancy process. HWM Group provides application and administrative coordination assistance, not architectural, engineering, or construction services.

Building permit application assistance
Building permit application follow-up and status tracking
Certificate of Occupancy (COO) applications for new and existing spaces
Use and occupancy documentation review
Change of use and change of ownership COO matters
Inspection scheduling and coordination assistance
Coordination with architects, contractors, and other qualified professionals when needed
Coordination with the DC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Assistance understanding permit requirements for tenant improvements and build-outs

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Restaurant & DC Health

Helping food service businesses meet DC Health requirements and obtain the necessary approvals to operate.

Restaurant and food establishment licensing
DC Health pre-operational requirements and documentation
Food establishment permit applications
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement guidance
Inspection coordination and preparation assistance
Compliance review for food service operations
Coordination with the DC Department of Health

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Alcohol Licensing

Assisting businesses with DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration licensing requirements.

New alcohol license applications with the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA)
Restaurant and retailer alcohol license applications
License transfers and ownership change applications
Assistance understanding license classes and endorsements
Coordination with ABCA on application requirements

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Government Applications & Additional Business Services

Assistance with government program applications, agency coordination, and selected additional business services.

Government application assistance and document preparation
Agency coordination across multiple DC departments and offices
SNAP/EBT retailer authorization applications (USDA FNS)
DC Lottery retailer applications
Selected tobacco and tobacco product license applications
Selected Virginia business registration and administrative services

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