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Corporation Filing Fees in Virginia

In Virginia, forming a corporation with up to 25,000 authorized shares costs $75 ($25 filing fee plus a $50 charter fee), and the annual registration fee is $50 for up to 5,000 authorized shares.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Virginia at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$75 minimum
$25 filing fee plus a charter fee of $50 per 25,000 authorized shares, capped at $2,500.
Annual report fee
$50 minimum
Annual registration fee; $50 plus $15 per 5,000 shares above 5,000, up to $850.
Report frequency
Every year (annual registration fee)

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The rules in Virginia

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Virginia?

Articles of incorporation fee in Virginia: $75 minimum. $25 filing fee plus a charter fee of $50 per 25,000 authorized shares, capped at $2,500.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Virginia?

Annual report fee in Virginia: $50 minimum. Annual registration fee; $50 plus $15 per 5,000 shares above 5,000, up to $850.

How often does a corporation in Virginia have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Virginia: Every year (annual registration fee).

Where do the Virginia corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Va. Code 13.1-616, Va. Code 13.1-615.1 and Va. Code 13.1-775.1. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Virginia Code 13.1-616 was amended in 2026 (cc. 383, 892); the current text still sets the $25 filing fee.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.