LLC Services Compared › Virginia
The three-year cost of a Virginia LLC (2026)
Virginia charges $100 to file an LLC. Over three years, with a registered agent and the state’s report fees, Mainstay Filing (best overall) totals $797; the other four services total $489 to $947.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year by year
| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Service total | With state costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199 | $199 | $597 | $797 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $125 | $125 | $289 | $489 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $199 | $497 | $697 |
| Bizee | $0 | $149 | $149 | $298 | $498 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $249 | $747 | $947 |
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, $797 over three years with Virginia costs
- 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.
Virginia state costs
- Filing fee
- $100 for the Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC-1011), to the 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.
Virginia questions
What does an LLC cost in Virginia over three years?
State costs are $200 ($100 to file, plus 2 reports at $50). Adding a service and registered agent gives $489 (Northwest Registered Agent) to $947 (LegalZoom). Mainstay Filing is $797.
Does Virginia require an annual report?
No annual report: a $50 annual registration fee, due by the end of the month the LLC was formed..
Why do the services differ most after year one?
Agent pricing: Northwest Registered Agent $39 then $125 a year, Bizee free then $149, ZenBusiness $99 then $199, LegalZoom $249, Mainstay Filing $199 flat.
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.