Virginia Business Filing Deadlines & Ongoing Requirements

Virginia ongoing requirements

Pay Annual Registration Fee (LLCs): every year around the formation anniversary; fee $50.
Pay Annual Registration Fee (corporations and nonprofits): every year around the formation anniversary; fee $100.
Pay annual registration fee (limited partnerships): every year by October 1; fee $50.
File annual continuation report (limited liability partnerships): every year by July 1; fee $50.
State tax returns and payments (sales, withholding, unemployment) follow the schedule your agency assigns when you register.

Register for state taxes with Virginia Department of Taxation. Official page
Business-level tax: Corporate income tax.
Sales tax: get a Virginia Certificate of Registration (sales and use tax) from Virginia Department of Taxation before you sell taxable goods. Official page
Remote sellers must register once sales into the state pass $100,000 a year.
Local sales taxes are collected through the state return.
If you have employees, withhold Virginia income tax from wages and register for withholding. Official page

Register for unemployment insurance with Virginia Employment Commission. The 2026 taxable wage base is $8,000 per employee; experience-rated rates run from 0.1% to 6.2%. Official page
New employers start at 2.5%.
Workers' compensation through Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission and private insurers. Required when: 3 employees (more than 2 regularly employed)
Post the required labor notices at your workplace. Official page

Form your LLC or corporation with Virginia State Corporation Commission. Official page
A trade name (DBA) is registered with the state.

Business filings and annual reports: Virginia State Corporation Commission. Official page
Taxes: Virginia Department of Taxation. Official page
Unemployment insurance and labor rules: Virginia Employment Commission. Official page
Workers' compensation: Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
Contractor licensing: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR).
Real estate licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR).
Alcohol licensing: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
Child care licensing: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood.
Health facility licensing: Virginia Department of Health.

City/county BPOL license (Local commissioner of revenue): Virginia localities require a Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL).
Cannabis: medical licensing only, regulated by Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.

Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Rules change; confirm each item with its agency.

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