Short answer: $100 to file, about $100 in year one, and about $50 a year after that. Realistic first-year government cost is $100 for formation.
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$100
Realistic first-year government cost is $100 for formation.
Each year after
$50
Flat $50 for the registration fee.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $100 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $139 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $100 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $299 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Virginia compares
Virginia's LLC filing fee is $100. That's the 18th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Virginia comes in $4 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Maryland | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| South Carolina | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| West Virginia | $101 | 29 of 51 |
| District of Columbia | $99 | 35 of 51 |
Virginia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC1011) | $100 | Applies equally to online submissions and mailed paper forms. |
| Annual Registration Fee | $50 | annual, Last day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of Registration | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Cancellation | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $10 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Virginia questions
What is the Virginia LLC filing fee?
$100 for Articles of Organization (Form LLC1011). Applies equally to online submissions and mailed paper forms.
How much does a Virginia LLC cost per year?
About $50 a year in state fees. Flat $50 for the registration fee.
Is it cheaper to file a Virginia LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Virginia?
Next Day service is an additional $50, and Same Day service is an additional $200 (exclusively for online CIS filings).
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.