One requirement of maintaining an LLC or corporation in the state of Virginia is filing an Annual Registration (called an Annual Report in other states). The Registration confirms and updates the company’s information each year with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Related: How to form an LLC in Virginia
Who Needs to File a Virginia Annual Registration?
Domestic and foreign corporations and LLCs in Virginia are required to file an annual registration each year after the year the company was formed.
How to File a Virginia Annual Registration
You have the option of filing your Corporation and LLC Annual Registration online or by mail. To file online, visit the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s website; otherwise, you can download and fill out the Annual Registration.
The report asks for information such as:
- Legal name of the entity
- Office address
- Contact information for the Virginia Registered Agent
- Name and address of the officers, directors, members, and/or managers
Annual Report Cost
The cost to file an Annual Registration for a Virginia corporation varies based on the total number of authorized shares. The Annual Registration for LLCs is $50.
Due Dates
Corporations: Virginia corporation Annual Reports are due on the last day of the anniversary month in which the Corporation was formed. For example, if your Corporation were formed on April 15th, 2024, the Annual Report would be due by April 30th, 2025.
LLCs: Annual Reports for Virginia LLCs are due on the last day of the anniversary month the LLC was formed. For example, if your LLC were formed on April 15th, 2024, the Annual Report would be due by April 30th, 2025.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission’s office sends a reminder in advance of the Annual Report due date. Even though a reminder is sent, it’s important to make an additional reminder for yourself should you not receive it.
Virginia Annual Report FAQs
My business made little or no money. Do I still have to file the Virginia Annual Registration?
Even if your Virginia corporation or LLC received no income or had no business activity, the Annual Registration is still required to be filed.
What happens if you don’t file the Virginia Annual Report on time?
If the Annual Report isn’t filed on time, corporations will be charged a penalty of 10% of the annual registration fee, with a minimum charge of $10. LLCs will be charged a $25 penalty. The entity will also lose good standing with the state.
Virginia State Corporation Commission Contact Information
Virginia State Corporation Commission
PO Box 1197
Richmond, Virginia 23218-1197
If you have questions, they can be contacted at (804)-371-9733 or sccinfo@scc.virginia.gov.
