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2 Best LLC Services in Virginia (2026): Price Index

Indexed by value, the 2026 Virginia ledger for LLC formation services runs VA Registered Agent.org ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199). Service subtotals over three years: $397 to $597. Add the state's $100 filing fee to whichever line you choose.
Entries by the LLC Price Index editorial team

Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)

Ledger summary

Charge to form$100law.lis.virginia.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Opening prices$199Excludes what the state bills
Sum of years one to three$397 to $597Includes two renewal charges
State subtotal at year 3$200Filing, reports and any tax
Crossing pointNo crossoverStable for a decade

The Virginia index

Lines ranked by index, figures per company price page. The $100 state fee is kept out of the lines.
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1. VA Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest three-year sum

Index leader
First year$199
Years 2 and on$99/yr
Three-year sum$397
$199 to open, $99 yearly

VA Registered Agent.org takes line one of the Virginia index: a $199 formation line, then a $99 yearly agent renewal.

Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.

Its price stops short of the Annual Registration Fee.

Line includes

  • The Virginia LLC formation, filed
  • Agent service in year one

Credits

  • $199 added to the state fee
  • $99 a year afterward
  • The first agent year is included

Debits

  • The Annual Registration Fee sits outside the price
  • An EIN add-on at $99
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2. Mainstay Filing: best for covering the most paperwork

Covers the most items
First year$199
Years 2 and on$199/yr
Three-year sum$597
$199 a year ($299 due with the state fee)

Mainstay Filing indexes second. The entries: filing, registered agent and annual registration fee together for $199 a year, renewing at $199.

The $200 three-year difference from VA Registered Agent.org fixes its position.

The Annual Registration Fee gets filed for you, and the $50 the state charges is passed through at cost.

Line includes

  • The LLC filing
  • Registered agent for the full year
  • Annual registration fee, prepared and filed
  • The EIN application
  • State fee at exact cost

Credits

  • No separate EIN fee
  • One yearly price, $199
  • Renews at the same $199

Debits

  • A yearly premium of $100 over VA Registered Agent.org

What each line costs, year by year

LineProviderTotal, year 1Total, year 2Total, year 3Total, year 5
1VA Registered Agent.org$199$298$397$595Visit VA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Mainstay Filing$199$398$597$995Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Prices as published on November 13, 2026: year one, then each renewal in turn. The lines never cross within ten years.

Cost calculator

Choose a number of years to see each line's service subtotal by then, and tick the box if you also need the EIN application.
Over 3 years: VA Registered Agent.org $397, Mainstay Filing $597. Least paid: VA Registered Agent.org.

Virginia state fees (official)

EntryAmountCited from
Formation filing charge$100law.lis.virginia.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Annual Registration Fee$50 every yearscc.virginia.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Penalty for filing late$25scc.virginia.gov (read October 2026) per the state
State fees over 3 years$200Filing + reports + any tax
Every state line cites the official source beside it. The 3-year subtotal adds filing, reports in years 2 and 3 and any minimum tax.

Why line one is line one

Weight 38%: three-year cost index. That column separated the top two lines.

On the three-year column VA Registered Agent.org sits at $397, which leaves a $200 gap to Mainstay Filing.

If you need the EIN application, the lines cross in year 2, with Mainstay Filing passing VA Registered Agent.org.

Official Virginia LLC filing fee and requirements

The Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1011) goes to the State Corporation Commission (SCC), along with the $100 fee (Va. Code § 13.1-1010). Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Source text: law.lis.virginia.gov (read October 2026) per the state

Skipping the service

Filing on your own leaves only the state's fees, $200 across three years. The service lines add $397 to $597 for the paperwork and the agent.

FAQ

How much does LLC formation service cost in Virginia?

Our lines charge $199 up front; the state adds $100.

What is the three-year subtotal for these services?

Year one plus two renewals comes to $397 to $597.

What fee does Virginia charge to file an LLC?

$100 when you submit the Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1011).

What does Virginia charge after the first year?

Annual Registration Fee: $50 per year, due last day of the LLC's anniversary month.

Does any line include the EIN application?

$99 extra with VA Registered Agent.org and included with Mainstay Filing.

When does one line pass another in total cost?

No crossover point inside ten years.

Which LLC formation service indexes best in Virginia?

By our value index, the Virginia lines run VA Registered Agent.org and Mainstay Filing. VA Registered Agent.org leads on three-year cost index.

More ledgers

Source lines

  1. October 2026 confirmation of Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing at law.lis.virginia.gov.
  2. October 2026 confirmation of Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing at scc.virginia.gov.
  3. August 2026 confirmation of Va at law.lis.virginia.gov.
  4. October 2026 confirmation of Virginia formation fee: Filing fee at law.lis.virginia.gov.
  5. October 2026 confirmation of Virginia registered agent statute at law.lis.virginia.gov.
  6. Entry: VA Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
  7. Entry: Mainstay Filing Virginia service page, read November 13, 2026