Virginia LLC: Formation, Cost, and Anonymity Guide (2026)

Q: Can a non-US resident form a Virginia LLC?

Yes. Non-US residents can form Virginia LLCs without ever visiting the US. EIN, banking, and operating agreement are all handled remotely.

Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in Virginia in 2026: state filing fee $100, annual registration $50, state income tax applies, and how Virginia compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead · Last updated 2026-05-21

Forming an LLC in Virginia in 2026

Virginia processes LLC filings through the Virginia Secretary of State. State filing fee: $100. Capital: Richmond. Virginia requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Virginia if local operations require it. Virginia allows series LLCs.

Virginia LLC cost breakdown

State filing fee $100 + Annual registration $50. Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. Anonymousllc.co forms your Virginia LLC for $297 + $100 state fee = $397 total, or recommends a Wyoming LLC + Virginia foreign qualification for stronger anonymity..

Virginia LLC anonymity

Virginia requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Virginia if local operations require it. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.

Virginia LLC tax treatment

Personal income tax up to 5.75%. By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.

Virginia annual report requirements

Annual registration $50. Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.

Virginia registered agent

Every Virginia LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Virginia. Anonymousllc.co offers Virginia registered agent service at $100/year. See /virginia-registered-agent/.