Everything a new Virginia business needs, handled in the right order:
Name screening — checked for availability against the Virginia SCC before we file.
LLC formation — we prepare and file your Virginia Articles of Organization on your behalf.
Federal EIN — we apply for your EIN so you can open a bank account and invoice.
Website — a professional site, ready for customers.
Brand kit — logo, colors, and the essentials to look established from day one.
Stripe setup — a Stripe-ready checkout; complete the quick pre-activation to start accepting payments.
30-day marketing plan — a simple plan to get your first customers.
The $350 also covers Virginia's $100 state filing fee, which we pay directly to the SCC on your behalf — nothing extra to pay your state.
Why founders choose Launch Bridge over doing it themselves
You can file in Virginia yourself — but most first-time founders lose weeks bouncing between the SCC portal, IRS forms, a registrar, and a payment processor, and small mistakes get expensive. Launch Bridge runs the whole sequence in the right order, with AI preparing each step and a human reviewing everything before it's filed, so you skip the guesswork and start operating sooner. One flat core fee, optional services priced clearly, and a full refund until we file.
How it works: three steps from idea to open
01
Tell us about your business.
Share your idea and name preferences — minutes, not meetings.
02
Our AI agents prepare everything.
Formation, EIN, brand, website, and payments are prepared in parallel, then a team member reviews it before anything is filed.
03
Launch your business.
Review, approve, and go live — ready to take customers.
Name check
See If Your Business Name Is Available
Enter the name you want for your Virginia LLC, and Launch Bridge will screen it for availability before you launch.
Request a name screening — we review it against public Virginia business records and email you what we find.
Starting a business? Launch Bridge can help with LLC formation, EIN guidance, website setup, branding, Stripe-ready checkout, and a starter marketing plan.
One flat $350 fee for your core launch, including Virginia's $100 state filing fee. Optional registered agent service is available for an additional charge. You can cancel for a full refund any time before we file.
Optional registered agent service
Available for an additional charge if you prefer not to serve as your own registered agent.
What the Commonwealth of Virginia and the IRS actually require, with a link to the government page each figure comes from. State fees and Launch Bridge’s service price are listed separately.
All figures last verified September 23, 2026 (2026-09-23)
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Virginia?
Virginia charges $100 to file the Articles of Organization (Form LLC1011) that create a new Virginia LLC. That single $100 filing fee, paid to the State Corporation Commission, is all the state requires to form the LLC.
Reserving a business name before you file is optional and costs $10 for 120 days (Form SCC631).
Designating or later changing your registered agent or registered office carries no SCC fee (Form LLC1016).
Expedited review is optional: $50 or $100 for a next-business-day response, or $200 for same-business-day, and only for filings submitted online.
Virginia then assesses a $50 annual registration fee every year for as long as the LLC exists.
What Launch Bridge charges: Launch Bridge charges one flat $350: a $250 service fee plus the $100 Virginia filing fee, which we pay to the SCC on your behalf. The $100 is the state's fee, not an extra charge from us, and you never pay Virginia separately.
Last verified September 23, 2026. Government fees and requirements can change — check the linked source before you rely on a figure.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Virginia?
Virginia does not publish a standard processing time for LLC filings. It does guarantee turnaround for paid expedited online filings: a response by 4:00 p.m. ET the next business day for $50 or $100, or by 4:00 p.m. ET the same business day for $200.
Next-day service requires submitting by 2:00 p.m. ET; same-day service requires submitting by 10:00 a.m. ET.
Expedited service is available only through the SCC’s online Clerk’s Information System — paper submissions cannot be expedited, and expedite fees are nonrefundable.
Timeframes count business days, so filings sent on a weekend or holiday take longer.
What Launch Bridge charges: Launch Bridge submits your filing to the SCC within 72 hours of a completed order and payment, and in our experience SCC processing then takes about 1 to 3 business days. The 72-hour submission window is our own commitment under our Terms; the SCC’s processing time is the state’s and is not guaranteed.
Last verified September 23, 2026. Government fees and requirements can change — check the linked source before you rely on a figure.
Do I need a registered agent for a Virginia LLC?
Yes. Under Code of Virginia § 13.1-1015, every Virginia LLC must continuously maintain a registered office in Virginia and a registered agent.
The agent can be an individual Virginia resident who is a member or manager of the LLC, an officer or director of a corporation that is a member or manager, a general partner of a partnership that is a member or manager, a trustee of a member trust, a member of the Virginia State Bar, or an officer of the LLC available at the registered office during business hours.
It can instead be a corporation, LLC, or registered LLP authorized to transact business in Virginia, whose business office is the same as the registered office.
The registered agent’s business office must be identical with the registered office, and the registered office may be one of the LLC’s places of business.
The SCC charges no fee to designate a registered agent or to change the agent or office later.
What Launch Bridge charges: You can serve as your own registered agent if you meet the statute’s requirements. Launch Bridge also offers a professional registered agent option for an additional charge; it is not part of the flat $350.
Last verified September 23, 2026. Government fees and requirements can change — check the linked source before you rely on a figure.
Do I need an EIN for my Virginia LLC, and does it cost anything?
An EIN is free. The IRS issues EINs at no charge and, when an online application is approved, issues the number immediately. The IRS warns that you never have to pay a fee for an EIN.
The IRS says you generally need an EIN to hire employees, operate a partnership or corporation, pay certain taxes, or administer certain trusts and retirement plans.
The IRS advises forming your LLC with the state before applying for the EIN; applying first can delay the application.
The online application must be completed in one session, and one EIN is issued per responsible party per day.
What Launch Bridge charges: Launch Bridge prepares and submits your EIN application as part of the flat $350. That covers our work, not a government fee — the EIN itself is free from the IRS, and you can apply yourself at no cost.
Last verified September 23, 2026. Government fees and requirements can change — check the linked source before you rely on a figure.
What does Virginia charge an LLC every year?
Virginia assesses a $50 annual registration fee on every LLC. It is due by the last day of the month in which your LLC was organized, every year after formation.
The SCC assesses the fee and sends notice about two months before it is due; you cannot pay before being assessed.
A late payment adds a $25 penalty for an LLC, and continued nonpayment can lead to cancellation of the LLC.
There is no processing fee when the annual fee is paid online.
What Launch Bridge charges: The $50 annual fee is not part of Launch Bridge’s $350. You pay it to the SCC each year yourself.
Last verified September 23, 2026. Government fees and requirements can change — check the linked source before you rely on a figure.
Can I reserve a Virginia LLC name before I file?
Yes, and it is optional. A Virginia business name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days (Form SCC631); it can be renewed or transferred for $10.
Reserving a name is not required in order to form an LLC — you can file the Articles of Organization directly.
Changing your LLC’s name after formation is a separate $25 filing (Form LLC1014N).
What Launch Bridge charges: Launch Bridge screens your preferred names against the SCC register as part of the flat $350. A formal reservation is a separate optional state filing.
Last verified September 23, 2026. Government fees and requirements can change — check the linked source before you rely on a figure.
Launch Bridge prepares and files documents and is not a law firm, so this is general information rather than legal or tax advice. For how many Virginians are starting businesses, see our Virginia business application data.
Yes. By default we do not publish your home address on your website, and we help you limit the personal contact details you share while still meeting Virginia's requirements. Some formation details you file with the state become part of Virginia's public record.
Is Launch Bridge a law firm?+
No. Launch Bridge provides business setup assistance and is not a law firm or a substitute for legal advice. We prepare and file the documents you ask us to, on your instruction.
Who is eligible?+
Launch Bridge currently forms single-member and multi-member LLCs in Virginia only. If you want to operate a Virginia business, you're exactly who we built this for.
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