Corporation · Virginia · 2026

What a corporation really costs in Virginia

Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Virginia, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$75

Articles of Incorporation (Form SCC619)

First year with the state

~$175

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$75

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $324 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Virginia annual report & registration feeEvery year in the month you formed (by month-end). Annual report (no fee) and annual registration fee due the last day of the month of incorporation. $100 for up to 5,000 authorized shares; rises with authorized shares (e.g. $130 for 5,001-10,000).$100

How fast

  • Next Day expedite+$100
  • Same Day expedite+$200

Questions

How much does it cost to form a corporation in Virginia?

Virginia charges $75 to file the Articles of Incorporation (Form SCC619).

What does a corporation cost every year in Virginia?

Virginia annual report & registration fee: $100, every year in the month you formed (by month-end) (Annual report (no fee) and annual registration fee due the last day of the month of incorporation. $100 for up to 5,000 authorized shares; rises with authorized shares (e.g. $130 for 5,001-10,000).).

Can I expedite a corporation filing in Virginia?

Yes: Next Day expedite for $100, Same Day expedite for $200, on top of the filing fee.

What if my corporation was formed in another state?

To do business in Virginia you register as a foreign entity: Application for a Certificate of Authority (Form SCC759), $75.

Not sure a corporation is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Virginia.

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Source: https://www.scc.virginia.gov/media/sccvirginiagov-home/business-home/start-a-new-business/business-types/cht_fee.pdf · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.