What are the filing fees for Virginia LLCs?

Virginia keeps LLC costs refreshingly simple: $100 for your Articles of Organization with the State Corporation Commission, plus a $50 annual registration fee due every anniversary month. No sneaky franchise taxes or hidden forms to worry about.

File online through the state’s portal or mail paper forms, as both options cost $100. Online filings typically process within two to five business days, while paper submissions take the same internal time plus mail delays. Need it faster? Add $25 for expedited processing, or pay an extra $100 for next-day approval.

Current Virginia LLC filing fees

Virginia maintains its straightforward approach with transparent filing fees. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) charges a flat $100 for your Articles of Organization, whether online or paper, and you won't pay anything else until your annual registration fee comes due a year later.

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Cut-off times apply; filings received after the daily SCC deadline will be rolled over to the following business day.

That $100 filing fee creates your LLC's legal existence. The price stays the same whether you're forming a Virginia LLC or registering an out-of-state company.

Your LLC remains in good standing with a $50 annual registration fee due each year in the month of your formation. There's no separate annual report to file; only the fee is required.

How do Virginia’s LLC filing fees compare to other states?

Looking at where to start your company? The numbers tell an interesting story. Virginia's structure ($100 to file and $50 annually) has remained unchanged for over ten years, providing the predictability that makes planning easy.

Compare that with neighboring states: 

• Maryland matches the $100 startup cost but wants $300 every year—six times Virginia's annual fee. 
• North Carolina starts higher at $125 and takes $200 annually. 
• Tennessee gets expensive quickly: at least $300 upfront and the same amount each year, often much more with multiple members. 
• Kentucky offers the bargain option at $40 to start and $15 yearly, while West Virginia sits in the middle with $100 to file and $25 annually.

Across the country, Virginia holds an attractive middle ground. 

• Massachusetts costs $520 just to get started, followed by an additional $500 every year. 
• California tempts entrepreneurs with low initial fees but hits them with substantial ongoing taxes. 
• Virginia avoids both problems; no franchise tax, no surprise fees, and no separate annual report paperwork. Simply pay your $50, and you're all set.

Virginia's online filing system works efficiently, with next-day service available for an extra fee. You get predictable costs without the headaches of budget states or the sticker shock of premium ones. For business owners who want straightforward compliance and stable fees, Virginia delivers exactly that.

Additional filing fees to consider for Virginia LLCs

While Virginia's $100 Articles of Organization and $50 annual registration cover the basics, several smaller costs might pop up during your LLC's life. Knowing these upfront helps you build a realistic budget for your first year.

• Name reservation costs $10 if you want to hold your LLC name for 120 days while finalizing paperwork
• Registered agent costs vary widely based on your approach. Being your own agent costs nothing if you have a reliable Virginia street address during business hours. If privacy matters to you, commercial services typically charge $100–$300 annually.
• Certified copies of formation paperwork or certificates of good standing in Virginia run up to $5 each. Out-of-state LLCs need a Certificate of Registration for $100 to operate in Virginia.
• Local governments add another layer. Most cities and counties require business licenses, typically costing $30–$100 or more, depending on your industry.

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For businesses managing single or multiple entities, Discern's capabilities are game-changing. Book a demo today and see how we handle compliance complexity with ease.