Cost to Start a Nonprofit in Virginia (2026): Formation Costs & Yearly Fees

Virginia nonprofit fee table

Item	Fee	How often	Status
Articles of Incorporation – Virginia Nonstock Corporation (SCC819)$75.	$75	One time	verified source
State nonprofit reportDue: Last day of the month the corporation was formed	$25 (annual)	annual	verified source
Charity registrationVirginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs	Required; fee tiered by revenue	annual	verified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023	$275 / $600	One time	verified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990	No IRS fee	Yearly	verified source
Registered agent	$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid	Yearly	typical market range

Charity registration fee tiers (gross contributions in preceding year)

<=25000$30
25001-50000$50
50001-100000$100
100001-500000$200
500001-1000000$250
>1000000$325

Virginia nonprofit cost calculator

1About your nonprofit

State you'll incorporate in Expected yearly revenue Donations, grants and other income. This decides Form 1023-EZ vs 1023, which Form 990 you file, and tiered charity fees. We'll ask the public for donations (most states then require charity registration)

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Use a paid registered agent (typical $100–150/yr; a director with an in-state address can usually serve for free)

2Your formation costs

Virginia nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Virginia?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Virginia come to about $450 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $55–$75 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Virginia?

$75 (Articles of Incorporation – Virginia Nonstock Corporation (SCC819)). $75.

Does Virginia require charity registration?

Required; fee tiered by revenue. $100 initial fee (first-time registrants with prior financial history also pay the annual tier fee); annual fee by contributions; $100 late fee.

Does a Virginia nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$25 (annual). Annual registration fee $25 for nonstock corporations (annual report itself free); $10 penalty if late.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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