The Virginia Secretary of State considers annual reports to be a matter of compliance. When completing the forms, companies must list the names and addresses of their officers and registered agents. Since the Secretary of State’s office keeps this information on file, they will be able to track any changes that have occurred to your company over the past few years.
It’s crucial that Virginia businesses file their annual reports on time. The due date for an annual report is typically the last day of a company’s anniversary month. If a company registered with the state on December 1, 2017, their first annual report would be due December 31, 2018. Limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships are unique in that they have a July 1 due date for their annual reports.
Limited liability companies, both domestic and foreign, do not have to fill out much paperwork when submitting their annual report to the state of Virginia. Instead, they must submit an annual registration fee of $50. Like corporations, this fee is due by the last day of the anniversary month. Even though there is minimal paperwork, limited liability companies will still be at risk of losing their business if they do not pay the annual registration fee by the deadline.
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Virginia Annual Registration Filing Fees & Instructions
The filing fees for the state of Virginia vary greatly depending on how the business classifies itself. Both foreign and domestic profit organizations must pay between $100 and $1700 to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The state determines the amount that the business owes based upon the number of authorized shares that they have issued. Nonprofit corporations pay a much smaller filing fee of $25. Limited liability companies pay an annual registration fee of $50.
Virginia Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: |  Virginia State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (804) 371-9733 |
| Due Date: | Anniversary Month End |
| Filing Fee: | Depends on number of authorized shares: $100 – $1,700 |
| Penalty: | Late fee of 10% or $10, whichever is greater. Your business can be dissolved or revoked at 4 months late. |
| Filing Method: | Online and Mail |
| Forms: | Virginia State Corporation Commission: Annual Registration |
| Important Information: | An officer or director may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Virginia Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Virginia State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (804) 371-9733 |
| Due Date: | Anniversary Month End |
| Filing Fee: | $50 |
| Penalty: | Late fee of $25, whichever is greater. Your business can be dissolved or revoked at 3 months late. |
| Filing Method: | Online and Mail |
| Forms: | Virginia State Corporation Commission: Annual Registration |
| Important Information: | An officer or director may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Virginia Nonprofit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Virginia State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (804) 371-9733 |
| Due Date: | Anniversary Month End |
| Filing Fee: | $25 |
| Penalty: | Late fee of 10% or $10, whichever is greater. Your business can be dissolved or revoked at 4 months late. |
| Filing Method: | Online and Mail |
| Forms: | Virginia State Corporation Commission: Annual Registration |
| Important Information: | An officer or director may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Virginia Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Virginia State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (804) 371-9733 |
| Due Date: | July 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $50 |
| Penalty: | $25 |
| Filing Method: | Mail only |
| Forms: | Notice of Assessment of Annual Registration fee is sent to the business. To request a lost notice click here |
| Important Information: | The annual registration fee must be paid on or before December 31 to avoid cancellation. |
Virginia Limited Liability Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Virginia State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (804) 371-9733 |
| Due Date: | July 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $50 |
| Penalty: | $25 |
| Filing Method: | Mail only |
| Forms: | Notice of Assessment of Annual Registration fee is sent to the business. To request a lost notice click here |
| Important Information: | The annual registration fee must be paid on or before December 31 to avoid cancellation. |
Virginia General Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Virginia State Corporation Commission 1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Phone Number: (804) 371-9733 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
How to File Your Virginia Secretary of State Annual Report
If there have been no changes to your business’ structure, officers, or operations, you can file your Virginia annual report online. To do so, access the Virginia State Corporation Commission eFile system on their webpage and enter your Corporate ID number. You’ll find your company info and can review the form and submit it. You may also download and print a prepopulated form, then mail it into the state with a check. You’ll need to pay the report and the fee at the same time in order to complete the process; the website allows you to pay the filing fees online by using a credit or debit card.
If companies must submit a hard copy of the annual report, they can request a form from the Clerk’s Office. The state recommends making this request well in advance of the filing deadline so that you are not late.
Limited liability companies are not required to submit an annual report each year. Instead, they must simply pay a renewal fee. But, if there are any changes to their corporate structure, they must report these to the State of Virginia the same as a corporation would.
Alternatively, you can let our team handle the annual report process for you. You’ll stay compliant without any hassle and can focus on the more important aspects of your business while we handle the annual reporting with the State of Virginia on your behalf.
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Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:
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Virginia Business Annual Report FAQS
The cost to file will depend largely upon the type of business that is filing the annual report, and in some cases depending upon the size and shares of the business.
- LLCs, PLLCs, LPs, LLPs: $50
- GPs: $25
- Non-stock Corporations: $25
- Corporations and PCs: $100 to $1700, depending upon shares
- Charities: $30 to $325 depending on contributions
Additionally, there will be a convenience fee when filing online of 2.4%
Virginia’s annual report filing deadline for Corporations and LLCs will be the last day of their anniversary month. For LPs and LLPs, the deadline to file will be July 1 of each year.
Yes, there is a late fee. For LLCs and LPs this fee is $25, and corporations and PCs will pay 10% of their registration fee or $10, whichever is greater. Additionally, continued delinquency could lead to your Virginia business being terminated, dissolved, or revoked.
No, not initially. Your first annual report will be due in a year after starting your company.
Officers or directors must sign or file if a corporate annual report is being filed. No signatures are required, only the form and the fee.
Virginia Business Resources:
Virginia Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(804) 371-9733
Address:
Virginia State Corporation Commission
1300 East Main Street – PO Box 1197
Richmond, VA 23218
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