Department of Licensing and Consumer ProtectionIn 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.ArcGIS FeatureLayerhttps://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/a9ac9f8d9d1546e8bd6610b48cb29810_1engOpen Data DCPublicBasic Business License in Last 30 Days [District of Columbia--Washington]Web servicesDistrict of Columbia--WashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaLast Modified: 2026-01-06