What Does it Cost to Form an LLC in Virginia?

In Virginia, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $100. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the Virginia State Corporate Commission.

How Much Does a Virginia LLC Cost?

Fee for Virginia LLC Online Filing: $100

The $100 charge to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization online with the Virginia State Corporate Commission is the primary expense of forming an LLC.

Fee for Registered Agent

You may be your own registered agent in Virginia, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.

How Much Does it Cost to Form a Foreign LLC in Virginia?

If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Virginia, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Virginia.

A Virginia foreign LLC registration costs $100. A foreign LLC may be registered in Virginia by requesting a Certificate of Registration to Transact Business in Virginia (Form LLC1052).

Permits and Licenses for Businesses

Depending on your industry and geographic area, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Virginia. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.

Other Fees for Filing an LLC

There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:

LLC Name Reservation: File an Application for Reservation of a Business Entity Name (Form SCC631) and pay the $10 filing fee to reserve your name for up to 120 days prior to LLC formation. By submitting the same form, the reservation may be extended for another 120 days.

DBA (Doing Business As) Name:

To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file for a Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name (Form SCC59.1-70- BE) and pay the $10 filing fee.

Certified Document Copies: Order certified copies of your Virginia company paperwork from the State Corporation Commission for $6.

Certificate of Fact of Existence: This document, also known as a Virginia certificate of good standing, may be obtained by ordering from the State Corporation Commission and paying the $6 charge. Banks and financial institutions often demand a certificate of fact.