The BRA-25 form is the official biennial two-year report for business organizations registered in the District of Columbia. Both domestic and foreign filing organizations must submit this form to the DC Corporations Division every two years. The form is authorized under Title 29 of the DC Code, also called the Business Organizations Act. The current version was released in April 2014.
All business organizations registered in Washington, DC must submit the BRA-25 biennial two-year report. The following organization types are required to submit it:
A domestic organization is one formed under DC law. A foreign organization is formed under the laws of another state but registered to operate in DC. Both types must submit the BRA-25 form on the same schedule. If your organization recently moved to DC or changed its structure, confirm which category applies before filing.
New organizations must submit their first BRA-25 form by April 1 of the year following their formation or registration. After the first submission, the two-year report is due every two years on April 1. Mark this date on your calendar to avoid late fees and penalties. The filing fee varies by organization type and is set by the DC Office of the Secretary. Payment can be made online through the DC Business Center portal when you file. Filing fees are collected at the time of submission and are non-refundable. Always confirm the current fee schedule on the DC government website before you submit your form.
Missing the BRA-25 deadline has serious consequences for your business. Late submitters must pay an additional penalty fee on top of the regular filing fee. Organizations that do not submit may lose their compliant status with the DC Corporations Division. Loss of compliance can prevent your organization from getting contracts, loans, or business licenses in DC. Foreign organizations must also maintain compliance in their home state. Restoring compliance requires paying all overdue fees and submitting all missing reports. The longer you wait, the more fees accumulate. For related forms in other jurisdictions, see the annual report form page.
The BRA-25 form requires specific details about your organization. You must provide your full legal entity name exactly as it appears in official DC records. The form also asks for your organization type, file number, and the year of submission. You must list the name and address of your registered agent in DC. The registered agent is the person or company that receives official legal documents on behalf of your organization. You must also provide the title and full name of each governor or officer. For foreign corporations, you must provide the state of formation and certify your compliance status there. Gather all of this information before you begin filling out the form to avoid mistakes. See the business registration form for new organization filings in DC.
You can submit the BRA-25 form online or in person at the DC Corporations Division office. Online submission is faster and available through the DC Business Center portal. To submit online, log in to your organization's account and complete the biennial two-year report form step by step. The portal will prompt you for each required field. After completing all fields, review the information carefully before clicking Submit. You will receive a confirmation number after a successful online submission. Keep this number for your records. You can also use FormsPal to fill out the BRA-25 form in your browser and download it as a PDF for mailing or hand delivery. If you prefer in-person filing, bring the completed form and your payment to the DC Office of the Secretary during business hours.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Bra 25 Form |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | form bra 25, dcra bra 25 pdf form, form bra 25 district of columbia, bra 25 report |