Short answer: File Certificate of Registration with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) for $100, and name a Virginia registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Virginia
File Certificate of Registration with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) ($100). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Virginia registered agent.
Physical Virginia address required.
How Virginia compares
Virginia's foreign LLC registration fee is $100. That's the 8th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Virginia comes in $50 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Maryland | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| South Carolina | $110 | 29 of 47 |
| West Virginia | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| District of Columbia | $220 | 15 of 47 |
Virginia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Registration Fee | $50 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Certificate of Registration | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Virginia questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Virginia?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Virginia (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC).
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Virginia?
$100 to file Certificate of Registration.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Virginia?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Virginia. Physical Virginia address required.
Does a foreign LLC file the Virginia annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Registration Fee obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.change fee, good standing fee, dissolution.tax clearance.