Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Last day of anniversary month
Fee
$50
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
$25 late fee plus potential dissolution
Sos Filing Url
https://www.scc.virginia.gov
How to File
1
Log into the Virginia SCC eServices portal
Visit scc.virginia.gov and access the eServices portal. You'll need your LLC's registered agent information and entity ID number to log in.
2
Locate your LLC and select 'Annual Registration'
Search for your LLC using the entity name or ID number. Once found, select the 'Annual Registration' option from the available filing options.
3
Update your LLC information
Review and update your LLC's registered agent, principal office address, and member/manager information. Ensure all information is current and accurate.
4
Pay the $50 filing fee
Submit payment for the $50 annual registration fee using a credit card or ACH transfer through the secure online portal.
5
Download your confirmation receipt
After successful submission, download and save your confirmation receipt as proof of filing. Your LLC will remain in good standing for another year.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Virginia Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Virginia LLC annual report late, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) imposes a $25 late penalty on top of the $100 annual report fee. More critically, if your report remains unfiled beyond 90 days past the due date, the SCC will initiate involuntary dissolution proceedings, which automatically terminates your LLC's legal status and authority to conduct business in Virginia.
This means your business loses liability protection, cannot enter contracts, and faces potential complications with banking, permits, and client relationships. The dissolution process is difficult and expensive to reverse, often requiring additional legal fees to reinstate your LLC.
To avoid these consequences, file Form LLC-12 (Annual Report) by the last day of the month following your anniversary date. Set a calendar reminder 30 days before the deadline, and file online through the Virginia SCC's website at scc.virginia.gov to confirm immediate receipt.
Virginia LLCs must file their annual report with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) using Form LLC-1 by December 31st each year. The fastest method is filing online through the SCC eServices portal at scc.virginia.gov, where you'll receive immediate confirmation and can pay the $100 filing fee by credit card. Alternatively, mail the completed Form LLC-1 to the SCC's Richmond office with a check or money order for $100, though this takes 7–10 business days for processing. Online filing typically processes within one business day. Failing to file by the December 31st deadline triggers a $100 penalty and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC. To proceed, log into your SCC eServices account with your LLC's identification number, complete the required sections reporting your registered agent and principal office address, and submit payment immediately to avoid penalties.
The Virginia LLC annual registration fee is $50, payable to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) each year. If you miss the deadline of March 1st, the SCC imposes an additional $25 late filing penalty, bringing your total to $75.
This $50 annual fee is significantly lower than many states, making Virginia cost-effective for LLC maintenance. However, the penalty structure incentivizes timely filing—missing the March 1st deadline by even one day triggers the extra charge. The fee applies regardless of your LLC's revenue or number of members, so budgeting this cost is straightforward.
File your annual report using Form LLC-1 through the Virginia SCC's online portal at scc.virginia.gov. You can pay the filing fee by credit card during submission, and the SCC processes most filings within 1–2 business days. Mark March 1st on your calendar now to avoid the preventable $25 penalty and maintain your LLC's good standing status.
Your Virginia LLC annual report is due by the last day of your LLC's anniversary month—the calendar month in which you originally filed your Articles of Organization with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). For example, if you formed your LLC in March 2024, your annual report must be filed by March 31, 2025, and every March 31st thereafter. You'll file Form LLC-12 (Annual Report) directly with the SCC; the filing fee is $100. Missing this deadline triggers a $100 penalty, and your LLC's good standing status lapses, potentially affecting your ability to conduct business and enforce contracts. To avoid late fees, mark your anniversary date on your calendar immediately and file your report at least two weeks early through the SCC's online portal at scc.virginia.gov.
No, all active Virginia LLCs must file annual reports with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). However, two specific situations exempt you from this requirement. First, if your LLC has been administratively dissolved by the SCC—typically for failure to file previous reports or pay fees—you're no longer obligated to file. Second, if you've filed Articles of Termination (Form LLC-6) to voluntarily dissolve your business, the filing requirement ceases upon approval. This distinction matters significantly: an administratively dissolved LLC cannot legally conduct business and may face reinstatement challenges, while a voluntarily terminated LLC has an orderly exit. If your LLC status is unclear, contact the SCC's Business Services Division at (804) 371-9733 to verify your current standing before the 2026 deadline.
