What an LLC costs in Virginia (2026)

Forming an LLC in Virginia costs $100. After that the state charges Annual Registration Fee, $50 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1011)	$100	Once, to form	law.lis.virginia.gov
Annual Registration Fee	Annual Registration Fee, $50 a year	Last day of the anniversary month of formation	law.lis.virginia.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $26,926 a year in Virginia, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Virginia.

Virginia LLCs pay a yearly registration fee to the State Corporation Commission instead of filing an annual report.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Virginia?

$100 to file the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1011).

How much does an LLC cost per year in Virginia?

Annual Registration Fee, $50 a year.

When is the Virginia LLC report due?

Last day of the anniversary month of formation.

Does an LLC pay Virginia income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Virginia taxes personal income in 4 brackets, from 2% to 5.75% (2026, single filer).

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