The Virginia Annual Report Guide
Filing your Virginia Annual Report is an essential requirement for corporations operating in the Commonwealth. Submitted to the State Corporation Commission (SCC), this filing ensures that company information—such as directors, officers, and principal office address—remains accurate and up to date.While the report itself has no filing fee, both corporations and LLCs must pay an annual registration fee to remain in good standing. For LLCs, the fee is $50. For corporations, the fee ranges from $100 to $1,700 depending on the number of authorized shares.
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corporations. This document verifies your company’s governance and official information on record with the
SCC. It serves as a public record, helps maintain transparency, and confirms your business is complying
with state regulations.
LLCs are not required to file an annual report, but they
must pay an annual registration fee to maintain active
status.
- Domestic corporations – All corporations formed under Virginia law.
- Foreign corporations – Out-of-state corporations registered to do business in Virginia.
- Directors and officers: Names, titles, and business office addresses (home addresses are not required). One director or officer listed in the report must sign.
- Principal office address: The business’s official address on record with the SCC. P.O. Boxes are accepted. Any missing or outdated information can be updated when filing.
- Foreign corporations: May update a former corporate name and correct the number of authorized shares if needed.
- Amendments: Virginia allows corporations to amend annual reports after submission to fix errors or reflect changes.
- If the due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline shifts to the previous business day.
- The SCC sends the annual report form to the corporation’s registered agent about two months before the deadline as a reminder.
- LLCs: $50 annual registration fee.
- Corporations: Annual registration fees vary based on the number of authorized shares
Step-by-Step Virginia Annual Report Process
Step 1
Visit the Clerk’s
Information System (CIS)
on the SCC website.
Step 3
Access your business profile and
select File Annual Report/
Amend an Annual Report.
Step 5
Update or correct any
details as needed.
Step 7
Submit the filing
electronically and save
the confirmation for your
records.
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Step 2
Log in to your business account
or create one if necessary.
Step 4
Review pre-filled information on
directors, officers, and
addresses.
Step 6
Provide an authorized signature
from a listed director or officer.
Step 1
Visit the Clerk’s
Information System (CIS)
on the SCC website.
Step 2
Log in to your business account or create one if necessary.
Step 3
Access your business profile and select File Annual Report/
Amend an Annual Report.
Step 4
Review pre-filled information on directors, officers, and
addresses.
Step 5
Update or correct any
details as needed.
Step 6
Provide an authorized signature from a listed director or officer.
Step 7
Submit the filing
electronically and save the confirmation for your
records.
review the SCC’s official guidelines to confirm if paper
options or additional steps apply to your entity.
- Corporations (domestic and foreign): Must file an annual report each year by their anniversary month. Reports include directors, officers, principal office address, and stock details (if applicable).
- LLCs: Not required to file annual reports but must pay an Annual Registration Fee to maintain good standing.
- Immediate loss of good standing: Status is revoked the day after the missed deadline.
- Grace period: Corporations have five months after the due date to file a late report.
- Administrative dissolution: Failure to file within the grace period results in the termination of the corporation’s legal existence in Virginia.
services can:
- Track deadlines and send reminders
- Review and submit reports accurately
- Manage online submissions through the CIS portal
- Offer registered agent services
- Handle broader compliance tasks like license renewals and amendments
What is the Virginia Annual Report?
The annual report is a filing required for corporations in Virginia. It updates the SCC on your directors, officers, and principal office address to maintain accurate public records.
Who needs to file an annual report in Virginia?
All domestic and foreign corporations must file an annual report. LLCs are exempt but must pay an annual registration fee.
When is the Virginia annual report due?
The report is due on the last day of your incorporation or registration month. If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, it is due the previous business day.
Is there a fee to file the annual report?
No. The annual report filing is free, but corporations and LLCs must pay an annual registration fee to maintain good standing.
Can I file the Virginia annual report online?
Yes. The report can be filed online through the Clerk’s Information System (CIS) on the SCC website.
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