Virginia LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Virginia before you file, then see Virginia's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Virginia
Filing Fee
$100
Articles of Organization
Annual Registration Fee
$50
Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year, starting the year after you form it
Name Reservation
$10
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Virginia?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Virginia costs $100. After that, the annual registration fee costs $50 a year and is due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year, starting the year after you form it.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $100

  • Annual Registration Fee

    Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year, starting the year after you form it. Virginia has no annual report. This fee keeps your LLC registered, and paying late adds a $25 penalty. Source →

    $50

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $10

  • Assumed nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $10

Checked against official Virginia sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Virginia

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Virginia requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Faster Processing

For online filings, next-day service costs $50 or $100, and same-day service costs $200.

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Contact the Virginia Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Address Information

Mailing Address

Office of the Clerk, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, Virginia 23218

Physical Address

Tyler Building, 1300 E. Main St., Richmond, Virginia 23219

Official Virginia Resources

Virginia LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Virginia’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Virginia law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the State Corporation Commission (Va. Code § 13.1-1012). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Virginia law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the State Corporation Commission (Va. Code § 13.1-1012). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Virginia name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days. You can renew it for another 120 days for $10.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Virginia costs $100. After that, the annual registration fee costs $50 a year and is due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year, starting the year after you form it.

Yes, Virginia requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Virginia requires an annual registration fee ($50), due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year, starting the year after you form it. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name with the State Corporation Commission for $10.

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