Form a Virginia LLC Today

Forming a Virginia LLC with us is simple and fast. We have a twenty-four-hour guarantee for new companies. Keep your information anonymous. Our services start at $49 plus state fees. This includes an operating agreement, 5 pieces of mail scanning, business address, name search, Secretary of State filing fee, and registered agent.

We also offer online bank account openings for free which applies to US citizens and non-residents.

Other Virginia LLC formation services take longer, disclose your information, and charge extra for little things. We have helped thousands, and Virginia LLC Attorney can help you too. Please contact us if you have any questions - we love special requests.

This includes everything you need to start. You receive:

• 1 Year of Registered Agent Service
• Free Mail Scanning - 5 Pieces
• Use Our Address for Everything
• Single & Multi-Member Operating Agreements
• Organizational Meeting Minutes
• Articles of Organization
• Certificate of Formation
• Resolution To Open A Bank Account
• Operations Manual

Using us ensures your personal information is protected. There's no risk of an error, and things are done correctly the first time. Simply click the order button at the top of this page, then we handle everything with no surprises, and you are on your way in less than a day. That's our professional promise to you.

Limited Liability Companies have the best asset protection laws, low fees, no taxes, and allow for anonymous ownership. Online stores, real estate investors, and holding companies are just some of the industries that see benefits from forming Virginia LLCs.

• Private & Anonymous: Owners and managers are not listed. Your information is never shared publicly.
• Simple Requirements: Everything is online. There is no need to visit, no wait time, and no residency requirement. You only need to complete our order form.
• Low Annual Fees: Our formation service starts at $49 plus state fees. Included in our service, we serve as your agent, supply a business address, file your annual report (to keep you anonymous), provide minutes for your annual meeting, and handle up to 5 pieces of mail at no extra charge.
• Pay Less in Taxes: This is a strong draw for any company with revenue as you will often pay less taxes compared to operating without a company.
• Asset Protection: Business creditors cannot seize your personal assets, such as your home, bank account, car, etc.
• Single-member Virginia LLCs are allowed.
• No additional fees for extra members.
• No minimum capital contribution.
• You can elect to be taxed as an S-Corp.
• Form your Virginia LLC online.

Virginia LLCs are advantageous because of the strict privacy laws governing them. The Secretary only knows who organizes the company, which is us. Your name does not appear on the formation documents and is not asked for after. Your information does not go into any public database.

Don't worry, desiring anonymity is not wrong. You have a right to keep your affairs private and nothing to gain by displaying your wealth.

Holding companies provide asset protection, privacy, and potentially lower taxes. Forming a single Virginia LLC brings these same benefits, but the formation of a holding company helps to enhance them. This is done by forming two companies which act in concert with each other. A holding company is not formed any differently than another company. Rather, they simply hold and control other assets such as real estate, intellectual property, cash, and other companies. It is the operations of the company that are different.

A Virginia LLC may act as a holding company, and it can own other Virginia LLCs and corporations. The holding company may be owned by you, other investors, other Virginia LLCs, or other corporations. Business law is flexible, and there are many ways to structure your business affairs.

Virginia LLCs enjoy two forms of asset protection, which are the corporate veil and charging order protection. The first protects personal assets from business creditors and is the most commonly known. The second protects business assets from personal creditors and is stronger in some states than others.

The most commonly known is the corporate veil. The business is responsible for its liabilities and its debts, not the owners. This means the creditors of a limited liability company cannot pierce the corporate veil and seize the owner's assets.

The second form of asset protection protects Virginia LLC assets from personal creditors. This prevents personal credit problems from shutting down your business. A personal creditor cannot seize or vote your membership interest. Your company may continue making money safely inside the company.

In states with strong charging order protection, the creditor may attempt to attach to distributions, but you are not obligated to make distributions, or you may make distributions to nominees or other companies. This serves to minimize what your creditor has access to and strengthens your hand during negotiations. This is frequently called charging order protection.

There are no additional business licenses or filing fees in the first year. Note, if we create your Virginia LLC, our services start at $49 plus state fees.

Maintaining the company in future years is simple because we file the annual report with the Secretary of State for you. The annual report is something we make sure you don't have to worry about.

We offer free online bank account opening as part of our service and provide all the necessary forms, such as the EIN, operating agreement, resolution to open a bank account, etc.

Most banks can open a "business bank account." The bank does not require locations in your state. Neither Chase nor Bank of America have locations in every state, but both can open a business checking account for any company. What is important is the bank you want offers a business checking account.

Banks will generally request your Articles of Organization, operating agreement, and employer identification number. Either a member or a manager may open the bank account.

Banks have come under stricter laws to know their clients. For this reason, it is often easier to visit a local bank branch than it is to call one over the phone. This is because the one you call cannot physically see you and thus has a harder time verifying your identity and thus opening your bank account. Learn more about opening a Virginia LLC's bank account.

Most states do not require an operating agreement. This thus begs the question of whether you should "bother" with one? The answer is yes, although the reasons are different for single-member as opposed to multi-member companies.

Single Member Virginia LLCs: The operating agreement is just an agreement between you and yourself. However, we have included a transfer on death provision. This means when you pass away your company will be given to whomever is named. Failing to name someone either means your company is dissolved or is forced through probate when you die. From our estate planning roots, we know probate is public record, expensive, and time-consuming.

Multi Member Virginia LLCs: The operating agreement will define ownership percentages, declare what managers can and cannot do, act as a non-disclosure agreement, and prevent shareholders from selling to outsiders. Failing to sign an operating agreement amounts to a free-for-all all. For example, do you want your partners to be able to invest in real estate? There is no right or wrong answer, but if you don't detail this in the agreement, then you open yourself to unintended outcomes.

Whether you have one or multiple members, we advise completing the operating agreement as soon as possible. We include a free copy as part of your new company formation documents.

A company's EIN/TIN is the equivalent of a person's SSN. It is unique to your company. If you intend on opening a bank account, having employees, generating revenue, or engaging in taxable activities, then you will need one. If you will only be using the Virginia LLC to anonymously title assets, but not to earn income, then an employer identification number is not required.

We will happily assist you with obtaining an Employer Identification Number / Taxpayer Identification Number from the IRS. Simply choose the option at checkout and we will take care of the rest. Or, you may obtain yours for free using our EIN guide.

Limited Liability Companies offer the ability to be taxed as partnerships, corporations, or s-corporations. Each designation maintains the limited liability benefits. This hybrid structure is partly what drives the popularity of Virginia LLCs. If you choose the partnership designation, then you will be taxed according to your personal tax rate.

No citizenship requirements
You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to start a business. You are not even required to visit the USA. You may live anywhere in the world and operate your business remotely. We have many international clients and are happy to assist with your Virginia LLC formation.

Cheaply form your Virginia LLC online
Everything is handled online and done within twenty-four hours.

Perpetual life - unlimited duration
A Virginia LLC is a separate legal entity which has its own existence and perpetual life. In other words, the business can continue beyond this lifetime - long into future generations. An Virginia LLC continues indefinitely until it is formally dissolved.

Transferability of ownership
Unlike a Sole Proprietorship, which does not have a life apart from its owner and cannot be transferred to a third party, Virginia LLCs provide an excellent vehicle for transferring ownership through a straightforward exchange of membership.

The agent you choose plays an important role in filing your Secretary of State forms and keeping you private. Their address will be listed as your principal place of business and mailing address, so they are the company's point of contact when someone wants to reach out.

We'll act as your registered agent and protect your privacy.

Still wondering whether our corporate services companies differ from “similar” incorporation providers? The short story is our Virginia LLC formation service offers low fees, and we have been in the business for 30+ years. We have accomplished this by providing more value than merely forming your company and dropping it in your lap. Asset protection trusts, registered agent services, and estate planning are just a few of our additional services. Our partnership doesn’t end when you pay, it’s merely the beginning.