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. The BBL groups licenses by the type of business activity and regulatory approvals required.为在哥伦比亚特区（District of Columbia）合法开展经营活动，多数企业需向许可与消费者保护局（Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection，DLCP）申领基础营业执照（Basic Business License，BBL）。基础营业执照项目（BBL）简化了哥伦比亚特区的企业许可办理流程。BBL会依据企业经营活动类型及所需的监管审批要求对许可类别进行归类。