The ordinary domestic LLC formation fee is $100. Optional name reservation and faster processing are separate choices.
Official sourceWhat does Virginia charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization, form LLC1011, with the State Corporation Commission online through CIS or by paper. |
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| Formation charges | The ordinary domestic LLC formation fee is $100. Optional name reservation and faster processing are separate choices. |
| Recurring filing | Pay the $50 annual registration fee. Virginia LLCs do not file an annual report with the SCC. Late payment and cancellation are separate risks. |
| First and later due dates | The first annual registration fee is due by the last day of the formation month in the year after formation. Later fees fall due at the end of that month each year. Check the entity record for an SCC-adjusted due date. |
| Registered agent and office | An individual registered agent must be a Virginia resident with a Virginia physical business office and must be a member or manager of the LLC or a Virginia State Bar member. An eligible registered-agent business can serve instead. The LLC cannot serve as its own agent. Keep the agent available during normal business hours. |
| Taxes and other costs | The $50 SCC fee is not an income tax payment. Sales and use tax, employer withholding, corporate or pass-through tax, local business licenses and agent service costs depend on the business. A narrow SCC exception permits certain small-town PO Box offices on paper filings; do not assume any PO Box qualifies. |
When does the first Virginia LLC report fall due?
The first annual registration fee is due by the last day of the formation month in the year after formation. Later fees fall due at the end of that month each year. Check the entity record for an SCC-adjusted due date.
Pay the $50 annual registration fee. Virginia LLCs do not file an annual report with the SCC. Late payment and cancellation are separate risks.
Who can be the Virginia registered agent?
An individual registered agent must be a Virginia resident with a Virginia physical business office and must be a member or manager of the LLC or a Virginia State Bar member. An eligible registered-agent business can serve instead. The LLC cannot serve as its own agent. Keep the agent available during normal business hours.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted articles, set the operating agreement and get an EIN when needed. Register applicable Virginia Tax accounts. Founders who cannot use online tax registration, including those without an SSN, can review Form R-1. Check local licenses and calendar the SCC fee.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the state filing fees?
The $50 SCC fee is not an income tax payment. Sales and use tax, employer withholding, corporate or pass-through tax, local business licenses and agent service costs depend on the business. A narrow SCC exception permits certain small-town PO Box offices on paper filings; do not assume any PO Box qualifies.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- SCC LLC forms and fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual registration fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Registered agent requirements - reviewed October 1, 2026
- LLC questions - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual registration statute - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Virginia tax registration - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Virginia LLC file an annual report?
No. An ordinary LLC pays the SCC annual registration fee, which is $50. Do not confuse that payment with state tax returns.
When is the first Virginia LLC annual fee due?
At the end of its formation month in the following year. Later payments use that month each year unless the SCC adjusts the due date.
Can any Virginia resident be my registered agent?
No. An individual also needs the statutory qualification, such as being an LLC member or manager or a Virginia State Bar member, plus the Virginia registered office.
Is $150 always the first-year cost?
No. The $100 formation filing and $50 annual payment have different deadlines. Tax, license and service costs are separate.
Can I register Virginia taxes without an SSN online?
Virginia Tax lists lack of an SSN among reasons online registration may not work. Its guidance points affected applicants to paper Form R-1.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.