Operating in Virginia requires a dual-track alignment with the SCC Clerk’s Information System (CIS) for entity standing and Virginia Tax Online Services for revenue compliance. States Business Consulting ensures your Virginia entity remains in good standing from Richmond and Arlington to Virginia Beach.
I. Virginia Entity Formation
SCC Registration (CIS)
Formalize your LLC ($100) or Corporation (min $75) via the SCC CIS portal. Virginia mandates that all business filings and name reservations be processed through this secure digital interface.
Virginia SCC CIS PortalVATAX Registration
Register for Sales & Use Tax, Employer Withholding, and Corporate Income Tax via Virginia Tax. New businesses typically receive their 15-digit account number immediately upon electronic filing.
Virginia Tax RegistrationLocal BPOL Licensing
Most Virginia localities require a Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) based on gross receipts. Check with your local Commissioner of the Revenue or Finance Dept.
BPOL Tax InformationII. Compliance & Annual Maintenance
Anniversary Registration Fees
LLCs must pay a $50 annual fee by the last day of their anniversary month. Corporations must file an Annual Report and pay a fee based on authorized shares (min $100).
Pay SCC Annual Fees2026 Tax Deadlines
- State Income Tax Due: May 1, 2026
- Monthly Sales Tax: 20th of each month
- BPOL Renewal: Typically March 1st
- FinCEN Beneficial Ownership (BOI)
III. Workforce & Employer Systems
Virginia employer standards are managed by the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and the Dept. of Labor and Industry (DOLI):
Unemployment Tax (VEC)
Employers must register for a VEC account via the iReg system. Quarterly wage reports and UI taxes are mandatory for entities with employees.
VEC iReg RegistrationWorkers' Comp (VWC)
Employers with 2+ employees are generally required to carry workers' compensation insurance. Compliance is verified through the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission.
VA Workers' Comp CommissionNew Hire Reporting
All Virginia employers must report new hires or re-hires within 20 days of the start date to the Virginia New Hire Reporting Center.
VA New Hire Center