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Virginia LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $100
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $200
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$100 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 20261. For filing any one of the following, the fee shall be $100: a. Articles of organization. |
| Annual registration | Every 1 year; first due in year 2 (formation is year 1). Show the source text$50 Every Years: 1 First Year: 2 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026A. Every domestic limited liability company, every protected series, every foreign limited liability company registered to transact business in the Commonwealth, and every foreign protected series registered to transact business in the Commonwealth shall pay into the state treasury on or before the last day of the twelfth month next succeeding the month in which it was organized, established, or registered to transact business in the Commonwealth, and by such date in each year thereafter, an annual registration fee of $50, |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedite options | |
| Processing note |
Build your Virginia estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$200
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$100Formation filing fee
- Year 2$50Annual registration
- Year 3$50Annual registration
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Virginia State Corporation Commission, Clerk's Office.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
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Neighbouring states
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