Form your company in Virginia

Why form an LLC in Virginia?

Virginia is moderate-cost ($100 to form, a flat $50/yr) and notably does not require you to list members or managers on the public record, giving better privacy than many states. Good if you operate in Virginia; a non-US founder with no VA nexus is still usually better served by Wyoming or New Mexico.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The Virginia Secretary of State charges roughly $100 to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about $50/yr registration. Graduated personal income tax up to 5.75%; the $50 annual registration is a flat fee, not a gross-receipts or franchise tax; due by the end of your anniversary month. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $100 (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: $50/yr registration
• Typical processing time: 1–2 days

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in Virginia: Yes. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated medium.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in Virginia

• Reasonable $100 formation fee
• Simple flat $50 annual registration — no full annual report to compile
• Members and managers are NOT listed on the public record — good privacy
• Efficient online filing via the SCC's Clerk's Information System (CIS)
• Fast processing, typically same day to a couple of days online

Things to weigh

• Graduated personal income tax up to 5.75%
• $25 penalty and possible cancellation if the annual fee is missed
• No real benefit for a non-resident with no Virginia operations
• Still requires a Virginia registered agent

Banking for your Virginia LLC

Forming in Virginia doesn't limit where you bank — a US account can be opened from any formation state. Non-US founders typically use Mercury, Relay, or Wise, which onboard LLCs from any state with standard KYC and beneficial-owner verification.

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is Virginia right for you?

Best for: VA operators who value owner privacy. If you operate physically in Virginia, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose Virginia, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.