Virginia Annual Registration Fee Filing Guide (Oct. 2026)

Once you’ve officially formed your Limited Liability Company (LLC) by filing your Articles of Organization with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), you must pay your Virginia annual registration fee to remain active and keep your business in good standing. This must be done once a year, as long as your LLC remains active in the state.

You can submit your required filing to the SCC online via the SCC Clerk’s Information System (CIS) or by mail. You need to pay a $50 filing fee regardless of your chosen filing method. This is due every year by the last day of the anniversary month of your LLC’s formation.

My Virginia annual registration fee guide takes you through the full filing process when paying your fee online or by mail.

Virginia Annual Registration Fee Overview

Every LLC operating in the state must pay its Virginia annual registration fee to the SCC under the Code of Virginia § 13.1-1062 to ensure they remain active and in good standing while operating.

The Virginia annual registration fee is $50 and is a mandatory requirement, even if your LLC is inactive or does not generate income during the year.

You can pay your Virginia LLC $50 annual registration fee using one of these three methods:

1. Online: Pay your Virginia annual registration fee for your online filing via the SCC CIS.
2. By mail: Send your assessment coupon in your Notice of Assessment along with a money order or check made payable to the SCC.
3. In-person: Submit your filing and pay directly to the SCC.

1. When Is The Virginia Annual Registration Fee Due Date?

Your due date for your annual registration fee is the last day of your LLC’s anniversary month. This starts from the first year after you officially form your LLC and continues for each year that you remain active.

You can pay the fee 2 months earlier once the Notice of Assessment is issued.

In this example, let’s pretend that your LLC was approved on June 15, 2026. Your first annual registration fee must be paid by June 30, 2027, and then every year after that. If you want to be extra organized, you can pay it as early as April 1, when you should have received your Notice of Assessment from the state.

2. The Virginia LLC Annual Registration Fee Timeline

You can use the table below as a useful reference point if you’re finding it hard to track your statutory deadlines. The table breaks them down in a practical way based on your LLC’s formation month.

How To Pay The Annual Registration Fee For An LLC In Virginia Online

I recommend completing your annual registration fee payment using the online SCC system. It’s faster, more convenient, and provides immediate confirmation. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of lost payments or filing delays.

To begin, visit the SCC CIS website and access your account.

1. Pay Your Virginia LLC Annual Registration Fee

Click “Pay Registration Fees” once you’ve logged in. You’ll find this in the top menu. Then, follow the steps below:

1. Find your LLC using your legal name or entity ID. You can leave the email and phone number fields blank.
2. Choose the correct one from your search results.
3. Add the filing to your cart and proceed to checkout.
4. Finalize your payment.
5. Your Virginia LLC annual registration fee is now paid.

2. Create Your CIS System Account

You must have an account on the CIS system to pay your annual registration fee online.

To begin, go to the “File” section and click “Register” on the homepage.

a. Name Information

Provide your first name and last name exactly as shown on your ID (the middle name field is optional). Only choose a suffix if it’s part of your legal name.

b. Personal Information

The next section is used to verify your identification using a third-party service.

• Personal address: Enter your current street address. This must include your country, state, city, and ZIP code.
• Cell phone number: Provide a valid number. Your verification code will be sent here.

c. Mailing Address Information

Next, give your mailing address information. This must be an actual address where you can receive official correspondence from the SCC. It does NOT have to be located in the U.S.

You can select “Same as personal information” to autofill the required sections if it’s the same as your personal information.

d. Login Information

After providing your mailing address information, you must set up your CIS account login credentials. Follow these steps:

1. Provide a valid, active email address.
2. Create a username and password. These must meet the state’s criteria.
3. Check the required confirmation box.

e. Verification

Once submitted, the SCC will send you a six-digit one-time verification code. Enter the code to activate your online account.

Paying Your Annual Registration By Mail

You can pay your annual registration fee by mail if you’re not familiar with the online system or would prefer to make a partial payment. However, this requires manual processing, so it takes much longer than the online filing method.

1. Receive Your Assessment Coupon Notice Of Assessment Of Annual Registration Fee

The state will send your Registered Agent a reminder notice around 2-3 months before your annual registration fee is due. You should see a payment coupon separated by a perforated line labeled “Detach payment coupon” at the bottom of your notice.

• Make sure you detach it carefully. You’ll need to include it alongside your payment.
• Keep the rest of your notice. This allows you to double-check your amount and due date.

2. Make Your Payment

Follow the steps below to correctly prepare your payment dossier:

1. Prepare a $50 check or money order made payable to the Virginia SCC.
2. Write your LLC’s SCC ID number on the front of your check or money order (Found on your Notice of Assessment).

You can read the SCC’s guide on how to pay your annual registration fees via mail if you need detailed instructions.

Mail your completed dossier to the following SCC address: Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23218-1197.

Alternatively, you can make a cash or check payment in person. However, you must contact the relevant agency in advance to confirm availability.

Why Is It Important To Pay Your LLC’s Annual Registration Fee?

As a mandatory charge that all LLCs need to pay when operating in the state, your Virginia LLC annual registration fee is directly related to your legal existence and good standing status, making it extremely important. Fail to pay, and you risk losing your good standing alongside several penalties and potential business closure.

1. Penalties For Late Or Non-Payment

You will be charged a $25 penalty if your LLC fails to pay its annual registration fee by the due date. This is on top of your normal Annual fee amount. According to the SCC, this applies even when your due date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Example: If you pay on Monday, July 2, but your due date is Saturday, June 30, your total amount due is $75 ($50 + $25 late fee).

2. Administrative Dissolution

If you can’t pay your fee by the last day of the third month following your due date, you’re in big trouble, as your LLC will be automatically shut down under the Code of Virginia § 13.1-1050.2 (A). Imagine that your fee is due on June 30, but it still hasn’t been paid by September 30. The SCC automatically cancels your LLC, meaning you’ll no longer be allowed to operate.

When this happens, your LLC no longer exists. With this, it can NOT operate, enter into business transactions, hire LLC employees, or defend lawsuits. These are all the core rights of a separate legal entity.

3. Operational And Legal Risks

Your LLC’s public status on the CIS’s Business Entity Search changes to “Pending inactive” once your due date passes without payment.

This leads to several operational risks, many of which disrupt your business activities:

• Banking disruptions: Payment processors and banks may freeze your business accounts or refuse transactions once you’re flagged as losing your good standing.
• Contract friction: Counterparties may pause or terminate deals once your LLC is shown to be non-compliant.
• Blocked filings: The SCC may reject your certificates, filings, and amendments until your fees are paid.
• Due diligence failures: Vendor onboarding, KYC, and financing checks may automatically fail.

Virginia SCC: Key Contact Information

The Virginia SCC – Clerk of the Commission is the central filing office for Virginia businesses. They’ll handle your LLC annual registration fee and administer the CIS system.

Here is their main contact information:

• Address: 1300 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219.
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23218-1197.
• Phone: 804-371-9733 or 1-866-722-2551.
• Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (ET).
• In-person service: 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. (ET).

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