Register your Virginia LLC for free of stress

Article of Organization:

We’ll file this legal document with the Virginia SCC (State Corporation Commission) to officially form your LLC. It includes basic information about your business, such as the name, address, and purpose of your LLC and the names of the LLC’s members or managers. You’ll need this document to establish your LLC as a legal entity in Virginia.

Certificate of LLC:

Once the SCC has approved your Article of Organization, you’ll receive a Certificate of LLC. This document serves as proof that your LLC is legally registered and authorized to operate in Virginia. You’ll need this document to open a business bank account, apply for loans, and conduct other business activities.

Tax ID Number (EIN):

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a unique identifier the IRS uses to track your business’s tax obligations. You’ll need an EIN to hire employees, open a business bank account, or file certain tax returns. This document will ensure your business complies with state and federal tax laws.

Operating Agreement:

While not required by Virginia law, we’ll draft an Operating Agreement for your LLC. This legal document outlines your LLC’s ownership structure and management, as well as the rights and responsibilities of its members. An Operating Agreement can help you avoid disputes and ensure your LLC operates smoothly and efficiently.

Choose a name before your Virginia LLC registration

Your LLC name should be unique, easy to remember, and relevant to your products or services. To ensure your name is available for use, it’s a good idea to check the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database, domain name availability on sites like GoDaddy and name legal name availability at Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). The USPTO database can help you avoid using a name already registered as a trademark while checking domain name availability can help you secure a matching website address. Once you’ve chosen an available name, you can register your Virginia LLC. To check a name availability in Virginia for your LLC, you can visit the Virginia SCC website.

Your LLC registration is complete

After processing your Virginia LLC application, you’ll receive all the necessary documents, including your Tax ID number (EIN) and Operating Agreement. With these documents, you can open a business bank account and conduct business as a legally registered LLC in Virginia. However, it’s important to note that some types of businesses may require additional licenses or permits to operate in Virginia. For example, if you’re starting a restaurant, you must obtain a business license from the county or city and a food service permit from the Virginia Department of Health. To find out if your business requires additional licenses or permits, check with your county or city government, and you can visit the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) website.

Article of LLC: A legal document filed with the state to establish the limited liability company. The article creates rights, powers, duties, liabilities and other obligations between each member of an LLC and also between the LLC and its members.

Certificate of the LLC: A legal document issued by the state to establish the company. It is also called certificate of organization or certificate of formation.

Trade Name or DBA: DBA (Doing Business As) is the name you operate your company under.

Tax Id: Tax id is the number issued by the IRS to file and pay company's federal taxes. It is also called EIN (Employer Identification Number).

Operating Agreement: A legal document that outlines the ownership and member duties of your Limited Liability Company. This agreement allows you to set out the financial and working relations among business owners ("members") and between members and managers.