Virginia Annual Registration
The state of Virginia requires all corporations, nonprofits, LLCs, and LPs to file an Annual Report and/or pay an annual registration fee. Keep your business in good standing with our professional renewal service.
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*State fee varies by entity type. Corporations pay based on authorized shares.
- 90-day advance reminder
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Virginia Registration Fees
Virginia corporations and nonprofits must file an annual report AND pay the registration fee. LLCs and LPs only need to pay the annual registration fee.
Corporation Fee Calculator
Based on authorized shares
Late Fee Warning: Virginia charges corporations 10% of their total annual registration due OR $10 (whichever is greater). Nonprofits are charged $10, while LLCs and LPs face a $25 penalty. Your business will also lose good standing status.
How to File Your Virginia Annual Report
Follow these steps to successfully file your Virginia Annual Report with the State Corporation Commission.
Find Your Due Date
Determine your anniversary month and confirm the registration fee for your entity type.
Gather Information
Business name, principal address, registered agent details, and officer/director info.
Complete the Report
File online through Virginia SCC website or request a paper form by mail.
Submit Payment
Pay with credit card online. Paper filings require check or money order.
Required Information
- Business name
- Principal address
- State or country of initial formation
- Registered agent name and address
- Director/officer names and addresses
- Total number of authorized shares (corporations)
- Signature and title of person filing the report
* LLCs and LPs only need to pay their registration fee without verifying or updating this information.
Filing Options
Online Filing
Go to the Virginia SCC Online File login page. Enter your username and password, or create an account by clicking "Register." Pay with credit card.
Paper Filing
Virginia will send your registered agent a form before your due date. You can also request a form online or by calling the Clerk's office at (804) 371-9377.
Find Your Anniversary Date
Don't remember when you formed your business? Search the Virginia Business Database at cis.scc.virginia.gov to find your anniversary month.
How Our Virginia Renewal Service Works
Trust our elite renewal service to keep your business compliant and in good standing, so you never worry about costly late fees or administrative dissolution.
Never Miss a Deadline
We send reminders 90 days before your due date and handle everything on time.
Privacy Protected
We list our contact information instead of yours on public records.
Secure Filing
We use our IP address and payment info, protecting your digital footprint.
Expert Support
Our team handles all the paperwork so you can focus on your business.
Privacy Protection Included
Virginia Annual Reports are public record. Our Renewal Service is designed to protect your privacy:
- We list our contact information instead of yours
- Only minimum required information included
- We use our IP address to limit digital tracking
- Our payment info used, not yours
Virginia Annual Report Questions
Does Virginia require new businesses to file an initial report?
No, new corporations in Virginia are not required to file initial reports. However, all business entities must file their annual registration fee by the end of their anniversary month.
What happens if I fail to file my Virginia Annual Report?
Virginia charges corporations 10% of their total annual registration due OR $10 – whichever is greater. Nonprofits are charged $10, while LLCs and LPs face a $25 penalty. Additionally, your business will no longer be in good standing, which could result in administrative dissolution or revocation.
Do Virginia LLCs need to file an annual report?
No, Virginia LLCs don't file annual reports in the traditional sense. However, they must pay a $50 Annual Registration Fee by the end of their anniversary month to maintain good standing.
How long does Virginia Annual Report processing take?
Your Virginia Annual Report will be processed immediately upon receipt when filed online. Paper filings may take longer to process.
Who can file a Virginia Annual Report?
Your annual report can be filed by anyone authorized to do so, such as a director, officer, or someone hired to file on your behalf. The filing must include the signature of at least one current director or officer.
Do Virginia Annual Reports need original signatures?
No, Virginia Annual Reports can be filed with electronic signatures, making online filing quick and convenient.
How do I calculate my corporation's Annual Registration fee?
The registration fee for Virginia corporations is based on the total number of shares your business is authorized to issue, starting at $100 for up to 5,000 shares and going up to a maximum of $1,700 for over 270,000 shares.
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Physical Address:
Tyler Building
1300 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1197
Richmond, VA 23218
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