2026 Virginia fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Virginia?
Every Virginia LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual registration fee, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Virginia costs $100 in one-time state filing fees. The annual registration fee is $50 a year, due Last day of anniversary month. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $299, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$100
Annual Registration Fee
$50/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
Virginia LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $100 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$200 | One time, 24 hours |
| Annual Registration Fee | $50 | Yearly, due Last day of anniversary month |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $299 | All in |
5.75% top marginal personal income tax on VA-resident pass-through LLC members.
What founders in Virginia overpay for
- Government contracting LLCs need CAGE code, SAM.gov registration, and often security clearance sponsorship — factor 3-6 months of pre-revenue setup.
- Virginia's BPOL (Business Professional & Occupational License) tax varies by county and applies to gross receipts, not profit.
- Late filing penalties. $25 + cancellation after 3 months
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax. 6% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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