LLC Formation Costs

LLC Formation Costs › Virginia

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Virginia? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Virginia LLC costs $100 to file. After that, No annual report: a $50 annual registration fee, due by the end of the month the LLC was formed.. The state side over three years is $200.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$100Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC-1011), State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Annual Registration FeeYearly$50 feeNo annual report: a $50 annual registration fee, due by the end of the month the LLC was formed.
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A Virginia resident who is a member, manager or officer of the LLC (or of an entity that manages it) or a member of the Virginia State Bar, or a corporation, LLC or registered LLP authorized in Virginia.
ExpediteOptional+$50 to +$200Next day, online only ($50 or $100) +$50; Same day, online only (by 10 a.m.) +$200
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$100$299
3 years$200$797
5 years$300$1,295

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Virginia fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $100 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Virginia?

$100 to file. Over three years the state side is $200; with Mainstay Filing it is $797.

What is the yearly cost of a Virginia LLC after the first year?

No annual report: a $50 annual registration fee, due by the end of the month the LLC was formed..

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