How Do I File Articles of Organization in Virginia?

Choose a unique name and gather information like business details, registered agent, address. Complete the LLC1011 form.
Get the LLC form online from the SCC website or use a service like Northwest ($29 + fees) to prepare forms.
Submit the Articles online for faster processing or by mail which takes 3+ weeks. You’ll receive the Certificate of Organization.
Don’t use a virtual address for the Registered Agent and wait until after approval to start operating.

Choose a unique name, designate a registered agent, gather information, complete the "Articles of Organization" form provided by the State Corporation Commission, pay the filing fee, and submit online or by mail.

Filing Articles of Organization is necessary for forming a Virginia business.

To legally form your LLC in Virginia, file Articles of Organization with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for $100.

Gather information first: Choose a unique business name and address. Designate a registered agent. Don’t use a virtual address. Complete the LLC1011 form.
Access the form online through the SCC website or use Northwest ($29 + fees).
Submit the Articles online for faster 1-2 week processing or by mail taking over 3 weeks. You’ll receive the filed Certificate of Organization. Wait for approval before operating in Virginia.

Out-of-state LLCs must "foreign qualify" with Virginia by submitting registration forms and fees to legally operate in the state after already establishing elsewhere.
Our guide outlines requirements to form a company in Virginia in 2023. Let us handle document preparation and filing to establish your business quickly while staying compliant.