The District of Columbia Articles of Incorporation of Domestic For Profit Corporation is a legal document filed with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DORA) used to create a for-profit corporation in the District of Columbia. This document outlines the company’s purpose, the names of the directors, how the company will be managed, and the company’s registered agent. The types of District of Columbia Articles of Incorporation of Domestic For Profit Corporations include Professional Corporations, Close Corporations, Nonprofit Corporations, Public Benefit Corporations, and Religious Corporations. The filing of the Articles of Incorporation is generally the first step in forming a business entity in the District of Columbia. Once the Articles of Incorporation are filed, the company is officially established and can begin conducting business in the District.