Form Your Virginia LLC
Establish your business in the Old Dominion with proximity to D.C., the world's largest data center hub, and leading defense technology sector
Filed in Virginia
The Old Dominion · VA
- State filing fee$100
- Processing timeImmediate online (CIS); same/next business day
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$50 — due Last day of anniversary month
- State tax rate6% corporate income tax
- Expedited optionSame day (+$200)
Form your Virginia LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Virginia LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $100 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC).
Registered agent
Required in Virginia — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Virginia
Virginia offers unmatched proximity to Washington D.C. and the federal government, making it the top state for government contracting, cybersecurity, and defense technology. Northern Virginia's 'Data Center Alley' hosts more data center capacity than anywhere else in the world.
Proximity to Washington D.C. and federal government
No franchise tax for standard LLCs
Nation's leading state for data centers and cloud computing
Strong cybersecurity and defense technology sector
Highly educated workforce from top universities
Same-day expedited filing available
Key features of a Virginia LLC
- Proximity to D.C. and federal contracts
- No franchise tax for standard LLCs
- Nation's #1 state for data centers
- Strong cybersecurity ecosystem
Major industries in Virginia
Form your Virginia LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Immediate online (CIS); same/next business day.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the Virginia State Corporation Commission's business search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Virginia requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). The filing fee is $100. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
Virginia does not require an Operating Agreement, but having one is strongly recommended.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
File Annual Registration
Virginia LLCs must file an annual registration fee of $50 by the last day of the anniversary month.
Virginia LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Virginia LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Virginia LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with Virginia SCC ($100)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Virginia address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual registration by anniversary month ($50)
- Obtain necessary business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $10 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $100 Virginia state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Virginia)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Virginia LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Virginia. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Virginia?
The state filing fee is $100. The annual registration fee is $50. Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Is Virginia good for government contractors?
Yes. Virginia is the #1 state for federal government contracting, with Northern Virginia home to numerous defense contractors, intelligence agencies, and the Pentagon.
What is Data Center Alley?
Northern Virginia's 'Data Center Alley' (primarily in Loudoun County) hosts more data center capacity than anywhere else in the world, home to AWS, Microsoft, Google, and many other cloud providers.
When is the Virginia annual registration due?
The annual registration fee of $50 is due by the last day of the anniversary month of your LLC's formation.
Can I get same-day filing in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia offers same-day expedited processing for an additional $200 fee.
Does Virginia have a franchise tax?
Standard LLCs in Virginia do not pay a franchise tax. The state has a 6% corporate income tax rate.
Virginia government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Virginia state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$10 to reserve an available business entity name for 120 days.
$6.00 each, whether downloaded instantly online via CIS or ordered by mail (check payable to State Corporation Commission).
Learn more$6.00 per certified copy/request when ordered online via CIS, with NO additional per-page charge.
$10.00 per document (not per page).
No registration fee — registering as a dealer for Retail Sales and Use Tax is free.
Learn moreFlat $25 for LLC1014 (Articles of Amendment), LLC1014N (name change), and LLC1014.1 (restatement) — each is $25.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Virginia LLC
Formation is the first step — stay compliant and operational with these services.
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Formation is free — you pay only the $100 Virginia state filing fee. Personal-asset protection, pass-through taxation, and a complete document package, filed in Immediate online (CIS); same/next business day.
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