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Virginia LLC Formation: Register Your Virginia LLC With the SCC
To start an LLC in Virginia, you file Articles of Organization with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and pay $100. Each year, you pay a $50 annual registration fee by the end of your anniversary month. We file your LLC and remind you before every payment.
Quick Facts
The state keeps LLC costs simple: $100 to form and $50 a year after that. Unlike most states, it has strict rules about who can be your registered agent, so many owners use a registered agent service.
How to Start an LLC in Virginia in 6 Steps
- Choose a name. It must include “Limited Liability Company,” “Limited Company,” “LLC,” “L.L.C.,” “LC” or “L.C.” and be different from other names on file with the SCC.
- Appoint a registered agent. In Virginia, the agent must be a Virginia resident who is a member or manager of the LLC, a Virginia lawyer, or a business authorized to act as a registered agent. The agent needs a physical Virginia address.
- File Articles of Organization. File online through the SCC’s Clerk’s Information System and pay $100.
- Write an operating agreement. It is not filed with the SCC, but banks and platforms will ask for it.
- Get an EIN. The IRS gives it for free. We apply for you if you don’t have an SSN.
- Register with Virginia Tax if you sell. If you sell taxable goods in Virginia, register for sales and use tax with the state Department of Taxation. Registration is free.
Virginia LLC Cost
These are Virginia’s state fees. Our service fee is separate, and we confirm the full price before you pay.
| Item | State cost | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Once, at formation |
| Annual registration fee | $50 | Every year, by the end of your anniversary month |
| Late penalty | $25 | If the annual fee is late |
| Sales and use tax registration | Free | If you sell taxable goods |
| Registered agent | Paid service in most cases | Every year |
The state calls its yearly payment an “annual registration fee,” not an annual report. Your first payment is due the year after you form your LLC, by the last day of the month you formed it.
Virginia Registered Agent Rules
The state is stricter than most about registered agents. Your agent must be one of these:
- A Virginia resident who is also a member or manager of your LLC
- A lawyer licensed in Virginia
- A business entity authorized to serve as a registered agent in Virginia
If you live out of state, a friend’s address won’t meet these rules. A registered agent service is the simplest option, and we provide one.
Is Virginia the Right State for Your LLC?
If you live in Virginia or run your business there, form here. Its fees are low and predictable. If you live outside the US and have no Virginia ties, Wyoming or New Mexico may cost less and are more common with international founders.
How LLCPronto Helps With Your Virginia LLC
- Name check and Articles of Organization filed with the SCC
- Virginia registered agent that meets state rules
- Operating agreement and EIN
- Virginia sales and use tax registration if you sell
- Help opening Mercury, Wise, Payoneer and Stripe accounts
- Annual registration fee reminders
Need it urgently? Our urgent service costs more, and we tell you the price upfront.
Virginia LLC FAQs
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Virginia?
The Virginia SCC charges $100 to file the Articles of Organization. After that, you pay a $50 annual registration fee each year.
When is the Virginia LLC annual fee due?
The $50 annual registration fee is due by the last day of your LLC’s anniversary month. A $25 penalty applies if it is late.
Who can be a registered agent in Virginia?
A Virginia resident who is a member or manager of the LLC, a Virginia lawyer, or a business authorized to act as a registered agent.
Can a non-US resident form a Virginia LLC?
Yes. You don’t need to live in the US or have an SSN. You need a Virginia registered agent service, and we get your EIN for you.
Does Virginia require an annual report for LLCs?
No annual report is filed. Instead, Virginia LLCs pay a $50 annual registration fee each year.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Virginia?
Online SCC filings are often processed quickly, sometimes the same day. We check the current time before we file.
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Sources checked September 2026: Virginia SCC LLC forms and fees · Virginia SCC LLC FAQs. State fees can change, so we confirm the current fee before we file.
Ready to Start Your Virginia LLC?
Message us on WhatsApp with your LLC name. We confirm the full cost and file with the Virginia SCC.