County · 12th Judicial Circuit
Start an LLC in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County businesses form an LLC with the State Corporation Commission for $100, not with the county. In 2024 Chesterfield County had 10,284 business establishments and 145,905 jobs, its general sales tax rate is 6 percent, and the Clerk of the 12th Circuit Court is Amanda L. Pohl at P.O. Box 125, 9500 Courthouse Road, 1st Floor, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0125. Our Starter package is $149 plus the SCC fee.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Virginia sources.
Establishments (2024)
10,284
Jobs (2024)
145,905
Sales tax
6%
Circuit Court Clerk
(804) 748-1241
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Virginia filings for owners. We are not the Virginia State Corporation Commission and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Virginia filings for owners. We are not the Virginia State Corporation Commission and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Doing business in Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County sits south of the James River from Richmond and counts about 390,000 residents, 10,284 business establishments and 145,905 jobs in 2024. Midlothian, Chester and the Route 360 and Route 288 corridors hold most of the county's shops and offices, and the county has a large share of contractors and family-owned service businesses.
The circuit court is at the county government complex on Courthouse Road in Chesterfield. Chesterfield has no incorporated towns, but it borders the independent cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Hopewell, so an address near those lines should be checked before you apply for a license.
Chesterfield is in the Central Virginia regional sales tax area with a combined 6 percent rate on taxable goods. Many Chesterfield clients form an LLC to separate a side business from a household; at $100 to file and $50 a year, the SCC side stays inexpensive.
Official sourceChesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Chesterfield County records deeds and land records, keeps court files, and records the SCC certificate of a name change or merger for property the company owns there ($10 recording fee under § 13.1-1067). The office does not form companies.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chesterfield County |
| Clerk | Amanda L. Pohl |
| Judicial circuit | 12th |
| Address | P.O. Box 125, 9500 Courthouse Road, 1st Floor, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0125 |
| Phone | (804) 748-1241 |
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Virginia filings for owners. We are not the Virginia State Corporation Commission and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Chesterfield County business numbers
Establishment and employment counts are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; population is the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Business establishments, 2024 annual average | 10,284 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 145,905 |
| Jobs per establishment | 14.2 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 389,793 |
| Residents per establishment | 38 |
| Rank among Virginia counties by establishments | #5 |
Chesterfield County sales tax and business license
Chesterfield County is in the Central Virginia regional tax area, which Virginia Tax lists at 6 percent. Groceries and essential personal hygiene items are taxed at 1 percent statewide.
With more than 50,000 residents, Chesterfield County's business license fee cannot exceed $50 under § 58.1-3703; any license tax on gross receipts is set locally.
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales and use tax | 4.3% |
| Local option | 1% |
| Regional transportation tax | 0.7% |
| General rate in Chesterfield | 6% |
Forming the company, step by step
- Check the name against the SCC's records, ignoring endings like LLC and Inc.
- File Articles of Organization with the State Corporation Commission: $100 for an LLC, or $75 for a corporation with up to 25,000 authorized shares.
- Name a registered agent who qualifies under § 13.1-1015. Ours is $199 a year.
- Get an EIN from the IRS, then open a business bank account.
- Apply for the local business license with your city, county or town.
- Pay the $50 annual registration fee each year by the last day of your formation month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Midlothian a separate town?
No. Midlothian is an unincorporated area of Chesterfield County, which issues business licenses there.
Can I record my LLC's property deed at the Chesterfield courthouse?
Yes. Deeds for property in Chesterfield County are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on Courthouse Road.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Chesterfield County?
$100 to the SCC plus our package: Starter $149, Pro $299 or Complete $399. Add $199 a year for a registered agent unless you choose Complete.
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Virginia filings for owners. We are not the Virginia State Corporation Commission and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Virginia filings for owners. We are not the Virginia State Corporation Commission and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.