Taxes and Permits
Collection of Sales Tax
If your event includes the sales of merchandise, sales tax must be collected. Consumer show managers must submit a special event registration application with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue in advance of the event, and must provide information regarding sales tax collection to their exhibitors.
Form FR-500B, special event registration application may be obtained by visiting the DC Office of Tax and Revenue, special events office or online.
For further information, contact:
District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue, Customer Service Administration
941 North Capitol Street, NE,
First Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202)727-4829
http://cfo.dc.gov/otr/cwp
Display of Firearms
Exhibitors wishing to display firearms must submit a copy of a valid federal firearms license to the Center and to the Metropolitan Police Department at least 15 days before the event. The exhibitor and/or show management must provide security arrangements for any displayed firearms that have been approved in advance. Consult your event manager for further information.
Street Closures/Special Event Permits
Activities that involve closing a street, such as a parade or a march, require permits and must first be approved by the Mayor’s Special Event Task Group. Consult the DC Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency website at
http://dcema.dc.gov and click on special events planning to begin the permit process. Once approved, our transportation services works closely with city agencies to facilitate your activity.
For a complete list of permits that may be required for events in the District of Columbia, consult the DC Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency website at
http://dcema.dc.gov and click on “permits issued by agency.”
Oversize Vehicles
Oversize and/or overweight vehicles must have a permit from the DC Department of Transportation to enter DC. Consult the DC Department of Transportation website at
http://ddot.dc.gov and click on “public space management,” followed by “types of permits” to obtain the requirements and applications.
WCCA Logo and Images
The Center logo may not be used in any public or private promotional materials, without written consent. We maintain a library of Center images for promotional and marketing materials. Use of these photos is permitted only upon agreement to credit both the photographer and the Center.
Contact your event manager to request the logo usage guidelines and for information on use of Center images.
Proprietary (e.g. Copyright) Materials
You are responsible for the payment of all license fees, royalties or other costs associated with the use of materials protected by copyright, patent or trademark and for making arrangements with appropriate rights holder organizations
(i.e. ASCAP, BMI) regarding the use of such material.