How much does an LLC cost in Virginia?
Forming an LLC in Virginia costs $100 in state fees.
To keep it: Annual Registration Fee, $50 every year.
Over 3 years that is $200 in state fees, before any formation service.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Virginia, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
Virginia state fees
From the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Clerk's Office. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (LLC1011) | $100 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Annual Registration Fee Virginia State Corporation Commission | $50 | every year, from the year after formation late fee $25 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | Once, holds the name 120 days | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $200 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $100 · Year 2: $50 · Year 3: $50
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for Virginia included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $139 | $489 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $100 | $498 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $298 | $636 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $199 | $697 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $299 | $797 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $349 | $947 | Visit site | |
| Included | $397 | $1,091 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $696 | $1,988 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Not available in Virginia: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
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Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Virginia and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $200 over 3 years.
Registered agent in Virginia
Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state where it is registered. You can act as your own if you meet the state's rules, or pay a service. Registered agent prices compared →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Virginia?
$100 in state filing fees for the Articles of Organization (LLC1011). A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in Virginia cost per year?
Annual Registration Fee: $50, every year, late fee $25.
What does an LLC in Virginia cost over 3 years?
$200 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $489 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in Virginia?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $489. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Clerk's Office site before you file.