# Form a corporation in Virginia

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/virginia
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Virginia charges $75 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

## Virginia details

- Corporation filing fee: $75
- Expedited processing (24 hours): $100
- Corporation annual report (LLC $50 ($25 late); corp fee depends on authorized shares): We confirm it for you

[Filing office: Virginia State Corporation Commission](https://cis.scc.virginia.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.scc.virginia.gov/businesses/new-business-resources/business-types/)

[Start my Virginia corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=VA)

$75 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Virginia?

The state charges $75. With our Basic package, the total is $75.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Virginia LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Virginia State Corporation Commission. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.