Virginia LLC Annual Registration 2026: $50 Fee, Due by Anniversary Month

Due Date and Frequency

The annual registration fee is an annual obligation — paid once per year, every year, for as long as your LLC exists. There is no biennial option. Every Virginia LLC, regardless of size, revenue, or activity level, must pay each year to remain in good standing with the SCC.

The SCC typically sends a reminder notice ahead of the due date, but receiving a reminder is not a prerequisite for the obligation. It is your LLC's responsibility to pay on time whether or not a notice arrives. Because the deadline is tied to your formation date rather than a universal date, it is easy to lose track of — note your anniversary month on your business calendar so the fee never slips past you.

Annual Registration Fee: $50

Virginia charges a flat $50 annual registration fee for LLCs, paid to the State Corporation Commission:

Both domestic Virginia LLCs and foreign LLCs registered to do business in Virginia pay the same $50 annual registration fee. Unlike many states, Virginia does not charge a separate, higher fee for foreign LLCs at the annual-registration stage. The $50 fee is competitive — modest compared with states that tie annual costs to revenue or member count. Confirm the current amount at scc.virginia.gov before paying, as state fees can change.

What Information Is Required

This is where Virginia differs most from states with a traditional annual report. For the annual registration fee itself, no information report is required. There is no form asking you to confirm members, managers, addresses, or financials. The obligation is satisfied by the payment alone.

That said, you should still keep your core LLC records current with the SCC year-round:

• Registered Agent: Every Virginia LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent with a Virginia address. If your agent or their address changes, file the appropriate change with the SCC — this is a separate filing from the annual registration fee, but keeping it current is essential.
• Principal Office Address: Keep your LLC's principal office address up to date in the SCC's records so notices and reminders reach you.
• Entity Status: Confirm your LLC is listed as active and in good standing in the Clerk's Information System before each anniversary so there are no surprises at payment time.

You are not required to submit financial statements, revenue figures, tax information, or employee counts to satisfy the annual registration requirement. The $50 payment by your anniversary deadline is the entire obligation.

Step-by-Step: How to Pay the Annual Registration Fee Online

Paying your Virginia LLC annual registration fee online takes just a few minutes through the SCC Clerk's Information System (CIS). Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Go to scc.virginia.gov
   Navigate to the Virginia State Corporation Commission website and open the Clerk's Information System (CIS), the SCC's online business portal.
2. Log in or create a CIS account
   Sign in to your CIS account. If you do not have one, create a free account and link it to your LLC using your entity name or SCC ID number.
3. Locate your LLC
   Find your LLC in the system and confirm it is the correct entity. The dashboard will show your annual registration fee status and your anniversary-month due date.
4. Select the annual registration fee payment
   Choose the option to pay your $50 annual registration fee. Because Virginia requires no information report, there is no form to complete — you proceed directly to payment.
5. Pay the $50 fee
   Pay the $50 annual registration fee by credit or debit card. If you are paying after the due date, the system will add the $25 late penalty to your total. Review the amount before submitting.
6. Save your confirmation
   After payment, you will receive online confirmation that your annual registration fee was paid. Print or save this confirmation as proof. The SCC updates your LLC's status to reflect the current year's payment.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline

Missing your anniversary-month deadline for the annual registration fee triggers an escalating set of consequences:

The fix is simple and inexpensive: pay the $50 fee on time. Because Virginia's deadline is tied to your anniversary month rather than a universal date, set a recurring calendar reminder two weeks before the last day of your anniversary month so the fee — and the $25 penalty — never catch you off guard.

How to Reinstate a Cancelled LLC in Virginia

If your Virginia LLC has been cancelled (administratively dissolved) for non-payment of the annual registration fee, reinstatement is possible. Here is the general process:

1. Pay all outstanding annual registration fees
   Bring your account current by paying the $50 fee for each year missed, plus the $25 late penalty that applied for each missed deadline.
2. File for reinstatement with the SCC
   Submit the SCC's reinstatement request and pay the applicable reinstatement fee. Contact the SCC directly for the current reinstatement fee schedule and any back fees, as these amounts can vary.
3. Confirm your registered agent is current
   Ensure your registered agent information is accurate and up to date at the time of reinstatement. A valid Virginia registered agent is required to restore good standing.
4. Await SCC approval
   The SCC will review your reinstatement request and, if all requirements are met and fees are paid, restore your LLC to good standing. You will receive confirmation once reinstatement is complete.

During the period your LLC was cancelled, it could not legally transact business in Virginia, and any contracts entered during that window may be voidable. If significant business was conducted while cancelled, consult a Virginia business attorney about potential exposure. Always verify current fees and procedures at scc.virginia.gov.

For more on staying in compliance, see: Virginia Registered Agent Requirements 2026 and Virginia LLC Costs 2026. If you operate in Virginia as an out-of-state LLC, see: Virginia Foreign LLC Registration 2026. You can also compare deadlines using our annual report deadlines for every state guide, or see our full Virginia LLC compliance hub.