DC Basic Business Licenses
In order to operate legally in District of Columbia, most businesses must get a Basic Business License (BBL) from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). The Basic Business License (BBL) Program streamlines District of Columbia business licensing procedures.
| Namelegal entity | Alternate Namelegal entity | Cityaddress | Stateaddress | ZIP Codeaddress | Street Address | Full Addressaddress | Phonephone number | Objectididentifier | Billing Addressaddress | Agent Entitylegal entity | Agent Middle Nameperson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | WASHINGTON | DC | 20011 | 5948 GEORGIA AVE NW | 7600 WISCONSIN AVE BETHESDA MD 20785 | 2027370119 | 386030582 | Suit/Unit# 8TH FLOOR | N/A | |
| HAN ENTERPRISES INC | HAN ENTERPRISES INC | WASHINGTON | DC | 20011 | 6205 GEORGIA AVE NW | 6205 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 | 2027504350 | 386030585 | |||
| TM Washington | TM Washington | WASHINGTON | DC | 20011 | 6239 GEORGIA AVE NW | 1600 Spring Hill Roa Vienna VA 22182 | 386030584 | suite 100 | Louis ONeill |
Vendor License Verification During Onboarding
A procurement team onboarding a DC-based supplier checks whether the vendor holds a current, non-expired business license in the correct category before approving payment terms, flagging any entity whose license has lapsed or was abandoned.
Detecting Ghost Businesses in Loan Applications
A fintech lender reviewing a small business loan application cross-references the applicant's claimed operating address and business name against DC licensing records to confirm the entity has a verifiable physical presence and an active license, not just a registered mailing address.
Market Entry Sizing for a B2B Sales Team
A sales team targeting food service operators in DC uses license category and neighborhood geography to count active establishments by ward or ZIP code, prioritizing outreach to locations with recently issued licenses that signal new ownership or expansion.



















