Virginia LLC Annual Compliance Checklist

A Virginia LLC is simple to form but easy to let slip afterward. Missing a state fee or a filing can put your LLC out of good standing. Use this checklist once a year, and put the dates on your calendar.

State of Virginia

Annual registration fee. Virginia LLCs pay an annual registration fee to the State Corporation Commission (SCC). Confirm the current amount and due date on the SCC’s website before you pay. Don’t rely on old guides, because fees and dates can change.
Registered agent and office. Your LLC must keep a registered agent and a registered office in Virginia. If either changes, update the SCC.
Local business license. Many Virginia cities and counties require a local business license or similar tax registration. Check with your city or county government for your location.
State taxes. Depending on what your LLC does, it may owe state income, sales, or payroll taxes. Check with the Virginia Department of Taxation.

Note: the SCC site is the authoritative source for fees and deadlines. We recommend confirming every figure there directly.

Federal items

EIN. Make sure your LLC has an EIN if it has employees, files certain returns, or your bank requires one. See how to get one.
Income tax filing. A single-member LLC reports on the owner’s return. A multi-member LLC files a partnership return (Form 1065). See single vs. multi-member LLC taxes.
Form 5472. If a foreign person owns your U.S. LLC, you generally must file it. See our guide.
Estimated taxes. Owners with business income may need to make quarterly payments (guide).
Payroll. If you pay employees, you have deposit and filing duties (payroll tax deposits).
BOI reporting. Not required for U.S.-formed companies since August 14, 2026. See the compliance update.

Records to keep

Your Articles of Organization and any amendments
Your operating agreement
Your EIN confirmation letter
Annual state registration receipts
Bank statements, books, and tax returns (see how long to keep records)

Housekeeping

Keep your LLC’s money separate from personal money.
Write down major owner decisions, such as contributions or loans.
Review the operating agreement when ownership or the business changes.

A simple yearly calendar

When	What
Your LLC’s registration month	Pay the SCC annual registration fee
Early in the year	Gather books and records for tax filing
Quarterly	Estimated taxes and payroll filings, if they apply
Any time details change	Update the SCC and the IRS

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Sources

Virginia State Corporation Commission: Annual registration fees (confirm the current fee and due date here)
IRS: Single member limited liability companies

This article is general information, not tax or legal advice. Requirements vary by locality and business type. Confirm details with the SCC, the Virginia Department of Taxation, and your local government.