Virginia LLC Cost (2026)

See Virginia LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

Virginia LLC cost starts with the $100 Articles of Organization filing, but the practical first-year budget depends on registered-agent service, tax accounts, local licenses, and whether annual registration fee creates a recurring cost after formation.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, tax agencies, and qualified professionals.

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For a simple Virginia LLC, the practical order is:

Search the name -> choose registered agent -> file Articles of Organization -> get EIN if needed -> register for state tax or licenses if required -> calendar recurring filings

Virginia LLC cost at a glance

The main formation cost

Virginia lists $100 to file LLC Articles of Organization. That filing does not include registered-agent provider fees, EIN, tax registrations, local permits, professional licenses, or optional legal/accounting help.

What not to add to the state filing fee

Do not treat every possible business cost as part of the Virginia LLC filing fee. The core formation charge is tied to the Articles of Organization, currently summarized here as $100; Annual Registration Fee is a separate recurring item summarized as $50 every year. Business insurance, bookkeeping software, payment processing, website costs, registered-agent renewals, local licenses, and professional advice are operating costs. They may be important, but they are not the same as the state charge to create the LLC.

Recurring cost

Virginia LLC annual registration fees are due each year by the last day of the month in which the LLC was organized. Missing the deadline can add a penalty and can eventually put the LLC at risk of cancellation. Treat this as a separate compliance item from the formation filing. A low first-year state filing fee can still become expensive if the LLC misses its recurring filing, tax, or license deadlines.

Registered agent cost

A Virginia LLC must maintain a registered agent and registered office that meet SCC requirements. If an owner can legally serve and stay available at a qualifying street address, the provider fee may be $0. If privacy, mail handling, or out-of-state ownership matters, commercial registered-agent service becomes a recurring cost.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a Virginia LLC?

The state formation filing is $100. Real first-year cost can be higher once registered-agent service, tax registration, licenses, and professional help are added.

Is EIN included in Virginia LLC formation?

No. EIN is separate and free when obtained directly from the IRS.

Should I budget for licenses?

Yes if the business has regulated activity, a physical location, sales tax obligations, employees, or local licensing rules. For Virginia, start with this licensing summary: Virginia does not have a single statewide LLC license. Local business license taxes, zoning, trade names, professional boards, and industry permits can apply.

Official resources

• Virginia SCC business entity fees
• Virginia SCC CIS
• Virginia registered agent and office
• Virginia Tax business registration
• IRS EIN application