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LLC formation services compared in Virginia (2026)
The Virginia filing fee is $100. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $299 in year 1; the other four services range from $100 to $349.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Virginia
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $100 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $139 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $199 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $299 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $349 |
Virginia filing details
- State filing fee
- $100
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC-1011)
- Filed with
- State Corporation Commission (SCC)
- Yearly state report
- No annual report: a $50 annual registration fee, due by the end of the month the LLC was formed.
- Registered agent
- Required. A Virginia resident who is a member, manager or officer of the LLC (or of an entity that manages it) or a member of the Virginia State Bar, or a corporation, LLC or registered LLP authorized in Virginia.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $100 state fee = $299 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Virginia questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Virginia with a service?
In year 1, from $100 (Bizee) to $349 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Virginia’s $100 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $299.
What does Virginia charge to file an LLC?
$100, paid to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for the Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC-1011). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Virginia LLC?
Yes. A Virginia resident who is a member, manager or officer of the LLC (or of an entity that manages it) or a member of the Virginia State Bar, or a corporation, LLC or registered LLP authorized in Virginia.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Va. Code § 13.1-1010 (organizers deliver articles of organization to the Commission); filing fee $100 per Va. Code § 13.1-1005(1)(a) (multira state research spine): law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title13.1/chapter12/section13.1-1010/, checked August 12, 2026
- Virginia formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title13.1/chapter12/section13.1-1005/, checked October 1, 2026
- Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source read 2026-10-01: law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title13.1/chapter12/section13.1-1062/, checked October 1, 2026
- Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source read 2026-10-01: www.scc.virginia.gov/businesses/business-faqs/annual-registration-fees/, checked October 1, 2026
- Virginia registered agent statute (Va. Code § 13.1-1015): law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title13.1/chapter12/section13.1-1015/, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).