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Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Virginia LLC ( Limited Liability Company )

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Corporations.

Virginia Registered Agent

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Virginia Registered Agent / Resident Agent

Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year

Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.

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starting business
(new corporation, LLC, etc.)

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Change of Agent

changing existing
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Renewals

existing clients
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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Virginia State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

If you need Registered agent in other State than Virginia click here.
We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.

State Fee for changing Virginia Registered Agent

For Corporations: Change or Resignation of Registered Agent: $0.00

Registered Agent Requirements

(1). A registered office that may be the same as any of its places of business; and (2). A registered agent, who shall be: (a). An individual who is a resident of this Commonwealth and either an officer or director of the corporation or a member of the Virginia State Bar, and whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (b). A domestic or foreign stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company or registered limited liability partnership authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth, the business office of which is identical with the registered office; provided such a registered agent (i) shall not be its own registered agent and (ii) shall designate by instrument in writing, acknowledged before a notary public, one or more natural persons at the office of the registered agent upon whom any process, notice or demand may be served and shall continuously maintain at least one such person at that office.

Virginia Annual Report

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Annual Reports for Virginia Corporations & LLCs

Annual Report

Each active domestic and foreign stock and nonstock corporation is required to file an annual report with the Commission by the last day of the month in which it was incorporated or authorized to transact business in Virginia (the “due date”). There is no fee for filing this form.

Annual Registration Fee – Stock Corporations

(Not to be confused with charter/entrance fee) The Commission assesses each active domestic and foreign stock corporation an annual registration fee based on the number of shares it is authorized to issue as of the first day of the second month next preceding the month the corporation was incorporated or authorized to transact business in Virginia. Please contact Virginia Secretary of Commonwealth for fee schedule

Additional Services

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Virginia Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.

FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING

We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.

Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.

VIRGINIA CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

VIRGINIA APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

VIRGINIA REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

VIRGINIA AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Virginia Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!

Read more information about Foreign Qualification here
Foreign qualification fees

U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
$150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
$99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.

To order mail forwarding, click here.

BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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LOCAL VOICE MAIL AND FAX. FAX TO EMAIL

We offer brand-new local voice mail or fax number. We will also issue you a password that will allow you to access the voice mail system in order to retrieve messages and/or set up your own customized greeting. Faxes can be forwarded to your email. Service available in VIRGINIA: Alexandria, Fredricksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach. More details about local voice mail and fax services.

TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

More information here.

FAQ

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Virginia Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

No.

How do I incorporate in Virginia?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate Virginia agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. . Virginia requires that every corporation maintain a registered office in the state, which may be the same as any of its places of business. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in Virginia?

One or more are required.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in Virginia?

One or more as defined in the entity’s bylaws.

Are corporations in Virginia required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. An annual report must be filed in the last 3 months of the calendar year following its date of incorporation.

Didn’t find answer to your question? Email as at [email protected]

Why Virginia?

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Why incorporate in Virginia?

Business Information & Rankings

  • Chief Executive Magazine ranked Virginia as the 7th Best State for Business in its 2006 CEO Confidence Index.
  • In terms of economic vitality, Virginia ranked 5th in the Milken Institute’s 2004 National State Technology and Science Index.
  • In Forbes Special Report Best Metro Areas for Business and Careers, Washington DC/Northern VA, Norfolk and Richmond were ranked in the top 15. In addition, four other Virginia cities ranked within the Best Small Metro Areas to jump-start a business or a career. Virginia and Texas were the only states with more than one locale in the Top 20.
  • Virginia is headquarters to 30 Fortune 1000 firms and more than 770 foreign-affiliated firms. (Yes Virginia website)
  • Virginia ranks 9th in terms of venture capital investment, is among the top 15 fastest growing states for venture capital investment and places within the top 10 states for total venture dollars invested.(Yes Virginia website)

Cost of living

For Richmond, VA (2005)Index Score
Composite:105.2
Housing:106.5
Utilities:102.4
Misc. Goods & Services:105.6

Crime Rate

Virginia has the 14th lowest overall crime ranking in the U.S. (FBI, 2004)

Fees & Taxes

Business Inventory Tax
Taxed. Inventory generally is taxable as merchant�s capital, although local taxing authorities may enact an exemption.

Corporate Income Tax
Virginia’s corporate tax structure consists of a flat rate of 6.0% on all corporate income.

Personal Income Tax
Virginia’s personal income tax system consists of four separate brackets with a top rate of 5.75% starting at an income level of $17,000.

Personal Property Tax
Virginia has no state property tax. The tax is set and collected at the local government level. Real estate is taxed at the local level based on 100% of fair market value. Tangible personal property is taxed and includes, but is not limited to, machinery and equipment, furniture, fixtures, and trucks and automobiles. There is no intangible property tax.

State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 4.00%
Machinery Rate: none

Virginia provides an exemption for machinery or tools, repairs, parts replacements, fuel, power, energy or supplies, used directly in processing, manufacturing, refining, mining or conversion of products for sale or resale.

Unemployment Insurance
Virginia’s new employers’ rate is 2.92% for 1 year.