Virginia Annual Report
All Virginia businesses (foreign and domestic) must pay an Annual Registration fee and/or file an Annual Report—depending on what type of entity you own. Failing to meet your annual requirements could result in penalty fees or the state administratively dissolving your company.
With our local registered agent and business formation services, you’ll get Compliance (Renewal) Service and year-round support from our team of local experts. Protect your good standing with the most trusted registered agent company in Virginia. Or, if you’d rather file yourself, check out our detailed guide below.
How Our Virginia Compliance Service Works
When you hire us for Virginia Registered Agent or Business Formation Service, we include Compliance (Renewal) Service Enrollment. How does this benefit you? Instead of worrying about missing a deadline or facing state penalties, you’ll get peace of mind knowing our local experts have you covered.
Each year, we’ll send you reminders to pay your registration fee and/or file your annual report as your due date approaches. Then, when the time comes, we’ll pay your Annual Registration fee and (if applicable) submit your Annual Report for just $100 plus state fees.
Rather handle everything yourself? Not a problem! You can easily cancel Compliance (Renewal) Service inside your client account.
What is a Virginia Annual Report?
The Virginia annual report is a filing that all corpcorations must submit to the Virginia State Corporation Commission to change or update entity information on record, such as director or officer names. Filing the annual report keeps your business in good standing with the state of Virginia.
All corporations must submit a Virginia annual report by the end of their anniversary month. What does that mean? If you incorporated on April 25, 2025, then your annual report will be due by April 30, 2026. There is no filing fee.
LLCs are not required to file a Virginia annual report. However, all entities (including LLCs and corporations) must pay an Annual Registration fee.
What is a Virginia Annual Registration Fee?
The Virginia annual registration fee is a payment that all Virginia LLCs and corporations must make every year to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC) to stay in compliance with the state of Virginia.
You must pay the Annual Registration fee by the last day of the month your business was initially formed. So, if you started your Virginia LLC on March 4, 2025, then your Annual Registration fee will be due by March 31, 2026.
The registration fee for LLCs is $50. The fee for corporations is based on the total number of authorized shares:
| Total Authorized Shares | Annual Registration Fee |
| 1-5,000 | $100 |
| 5,001-10,000 | $130 |
| 10,001-15,000 | $160 |
| 15,001-20,000 | $190 |
| 20,001-25,000 | $220 |
| 25,001-30,000 | $250 |
| 30,001-35,000 | $280 |
| 35,001-40,000 | $310 |
| 40,001-45,000 | $340 |
| 45,001-50,000 | $370 |
| 50,001-55,000 | $400 |
What information is required in the Virginia Annual Report?
Your Virginia registered agent will receive a pre-printed annual report (typically around 2 months prior to your due date) from the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Here’s a complete list of information you’ll need to include:
- Business name
- Total number of authorized shares
- Name and address of your Virginia registered agent
- Principal business address
- Name and address of your corporation’s president, secretary, and treasurer
- Name and signature of the person filing your report
How do I file the Virginia Annual Report?
You can submit your Virginia Annual Report and/or pay your Annual Registration fee in-person, by mail, or online.
Online:
State Corporation Commission Information System
Mailing address:
State Corporation Commission
Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 1197
Richmond, Virginia 23218
In-person:
State Corporation Commission
1300 E. Main St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Pro tip: When you hire us for Virginia registered agent or business formation service, we’ll include our Compliance (Renewal) Service. For just $100 plus state fees, you can rest assured your business will remain compliant.
Virginia Annual Report FAQs
Who can file the Virginia Annual Report?
Any corporation member or anyone whom the corporation authorizes to do so can file the Virginia annual report. For example, when you hire us as your registered agent, we can file your annual report for you.
Can I file my Virginia Annual Report early?
You can file the Virginia Annual Report and/or pay the Annual Registration fee once the Virginia State Corporation Commission notifies your registered agent–typically around two months before your due date.
What happens if I forget to file my Annual Report?
If you fail to file your Annual Report and/or pay your Annual Registration fee, you will be charged a late fee:
- LLCs: $25 penalty fee.
- Corporations: 10% of the Annual Registration fee OR $10, whichever is higher.
The state may also administratively dissolve your business if you’re delinquent for more than 3 months (LLCs) or 4 months (corporations).
Does Virginia require an initial report?
No, Virginia doesn’t require corporations to file an initial report.
Hire Virginia Registered Agent Services
When you hire us for Virginia registered agent or business formation service, we’ll help protect your good standing with our Compliance (Renewal) Service. For just $100 plus state fees, our expert team will pay your Annual Registration fee and (if applicable) file your Annual Report. Plus, we’ll safeguard your personal information by listing our Virginia business address instead of your home address. At Virginia Registered Agent Services, we offer the most perks for the lowest price. Sign up today!