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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 10:43:55+00:00

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There are different types of business entities that you can form in the state including limited liability company (LLC), corporation, S corporation, limited liability partnership, and Benefit Corporation among others. The Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Virginia was $441.49 billion in 2017 as compared to $416.9 billion in 2010. The economy is thriving and it is ranked high on business climate, which are some of the many reasons to form a Virginia business. Several Fortune 500 companies are based out of the state and they are distributed over the greater D.C. area and NOVA (Northern Virginia).
We are one of the top Virginia registered agents and can assist you with the successful registration of your business entity in the state.
Let’s take a look at how you can form a Virginia business LLC or Corporation.
If you are planning to form a Limited Liability Company in Virginia then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to VA Code § 13.1-1015 (2016). This law is applicable for domestic limited liability company as well as foreign limited liability company.
We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Virginia. We can assist you to form a Virginia business LLC.
According to VA Code § 13.1-1012 (2016), the name should contain the phrase or words “limited liability company” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”.
Submit the form through mail with the Office of the Virginia State Corporation Commission along with the applicable fee. An LLC can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.
If you want to register a domestic LLC then you will be required to file “Articles of Organization” governed by VA Code § 13.1-1011 (2016).
If your business entity is a foreign LLC then you will be required to file an application for “Certificate of Registration” pursuant to VA Code § 13.1-1052 (2016).
The application or documentation for registration of LLC can be filed with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, in person, through mail, or online.
In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a Virginia business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.
If you are planning to form a business or professional corporation in Virginia then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to VA Code § 13.1-634 (2016). This law is applicable for domestic as well as foreign corporations.
We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Virginia. We can assist you to form a Virginia business as we are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Virginia.
Apply for reservation of name pursuant to VA Code § 13.1-631 (2016).
Submit the form through mail or online with the Office of the Virginia State Corporation Commission along with the applicable fee. A business corporation can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.
If you want to register a domestic corporation then you will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to VA Code § 13.1-619 (2016).
If your business entity is a foreign corporation then you will be required to file a ” Certificate of Authority” to transact business in the state pursuant to VA Code § 13.1-759 (2016).
The application or documentation for registration of a corporation can be filed with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, in person, through mail, or online.
If you have any questions regarding Virginia incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Virginia Business formation page.

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