How to Form an LLC in Virginia

A Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a legal structure used to protect your personal assets (home, car, bank account) in the event your business is sued.

An LLC can be used to operate a business, or an LLC can be used to hold assets (such as real estate, vehicles, boats, or aircraft).

Forming an LLC in Virginia is simple. Search your Virginia LLC name in the state database, file your LLC Articles of Organization and pay the state filing fee ($100).

After your Virginia LLC is approved, complete your Operating Agreement, obtain a Federal Tax ID Number, and pay your $50 Annual Registration Fee every year (see Lesson 2 video at 7m 30s).

We’ve created a free video course that will walk you through forming your own Virginia LLC, step-by-step.

On desktop, the video lessons are listed on your right. On mobile, the video lessons are listed at the bottom of the page.

Matt Horwitz

Founder & Educator at LLC University

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