Idaho vs Virginia LLC
Both charge $100 to form. Over five years, Idaho costs $250 less in state fees.
| Idaho | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $100 | $100 |
| Recurring fee | None | $50 a year |
| State fees over 5 years | $100 | $350 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $100 | $100 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | No |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 736 | 2,654 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | 3% | 2% |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | – | 66% |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 2 days | 4 days |
Weekly averages cover the last 2 weeks both states have data for. "–" means the state's registry data can't support that number; see methodology.
New LLCs per week
The usual rule: form the LLC in the state where the business operates. Forming elsewhere means registering as a foreign LLC at home too, and paying both states' fees ($100 in Idaho, $100 in Virginia).
Sources: Idaho fee schedule · Virginia fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire