How to Form an LLC in Virginia
Virginia approves online filings instantly. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $199 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $299 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1011) |
| You receive | Certificate of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Virginia costs $199 in total. That is one price covering both the Virginia Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
Virginia is one of the fastest states in the country to form an LLC. We run a live name-availability check against the state register before filing, so a conflict is caught before the filing reaches the state.
How long it takes
Virginia approves online filings instantly. In practice your LLC is approved on the confirmation screen itself, and we deliver your stamped documents the same day. Because Virginia is already instant, expedited mainly buys same-day handling of your paperwork on our side.
Where Virginia filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Virginia, in plain English.
- Spacing and punctuation will not make your name unique
- Virginia normalises names before comparing them, so removing spaces, adding periods, or swapping punctuation does not free up a taken name. If the words are the same, the name is the same as far as the state is concerned.
- Approval is instant, which cuts both ways
- Because Virginia approves on submission, there is no review step to catch a mistake for you. Getting the name and the registered agent right the first time matters more here than in a state where an examiner would bounce it back.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1011) for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Virginia issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Virginia LLC — $199One price. The Virginia state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Virginia?
- $199 total for standard filing, with the Virginia state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $299. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Virginia?
- Virginia approves online filings instantly. In practice your LLC is approved on the confirmation screen itself, and we deliver your stamped documents the same day.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the Virginia Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Virginia?
- Yes. Every Virginia LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.