How Much Does It Cost to Form a Virginia LLC?
Virginia is one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) charges $100 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Virginia charges $50 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Virginia tax note: Annual Registration Fee $50 (not a traditional annual report). Due by last day of formation anniversary month. $25 late penalty. LLC automatically canceled if fee unpaid 3 months after due date. Filed with State Corporation Commission (SCC), not Secretary of State.
Registered Agent Cost
Every Virginia LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. With our formation package, the first year of registered agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) offers expedited processing for $200. This typically reduces the turnaround from 3-5 business days to Same day.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $100 | One-time, paid to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) |
| Annual report | $50 | Filed annually with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $200 | Optional — reduces turnaround to Same day |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $100 state fee, first-year registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $50/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Virginia LLC filed and operational.