LLC costs / Massachusetts / Virginia
Massachusetts vs Virginia LLC
Virginia is cheaper to form by $420. Over five years, Virginia costs $2,770 less in state fees.
| Massachusetts | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $520 | $100 |
| Recurring fee | $520 a year | $50 a year |
| State fees over 5 years | $3,120 | $350 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $520 | $100 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | No |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 950 | 2,654 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | – | 2% |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | – | 66% |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 1 day | 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 ($520 in Massachusetts, $100 in Virginia).
Sources: Massachusetts fee schedule · Virginia fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire