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Virginia . Reinstatement

Reinstate your Virginia business and get back in good standing.

If Virginia administratively dissolved your entity, you can reinstate. Here is what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When do you need to reinstate?

  • Missed annual report.
  • Unpaid franchise tax.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • No response to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities: missed foreign qual renewals.

Virginia reinstatement fees

LLC reinstatement$100 + back Annual Registrations
Corporation reinstatementVariable + back Annual Registration Fees
Each missed annual report$50 (Annual Registration Fee)
Late penalties$25 late fee

Virginia reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member info.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a Virginia business?
File a Reinstatement with all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $100 + back Annual Registrations fee.
How much does Virginia reinstatement cost?
LLC: $100 + back Annual Registrations. Corp: Variable + back Annual Registration Fees.
How long does Virginia reinstatement take?
Standard 5-7 business days. Same-day expedite available..
Can I reinstate after admin dissolution?
Yes. After 3 months past LLC Annual Registration deadline; Corps after 4 months, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No.
Do I owe back franchise tax during dissolution?
Yes.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Clerk's Office or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Clerk's Office. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), Clerk's Office as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Virginia attorney or CPA.

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