Business Formation in Virginia
LLC & Corporation formation in Virginia.
Virginia formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Virginia
Virginia LLCs file Articles of Organization with the State Corporation Commission.
Corporation Formation in Virginia
Virginia corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Virginia State Corporation Commission — Clerk's Office
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $100
- Corporation state filing fee
- $25
- Annual / periodic report
- Virginia requires an annual registration fee for LLCs; corporations file an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $50 flat annual registration fee for LLCs
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Virginia address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
Pay the $50 annual registration fee to the SCC and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Virginia.
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Virginia Formation
Ready to form your company in Virginia?
Initial formation is $495 plus Virginia state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.