County · 14th Judicial Circuit
Start an LLC in Henrico County, Virginia
Henrico County businesses form an LLC with the State Corporation Commission for $100, not with the county. In 2024 Henrico County had 12,661 business establishments and 187,647 jobs, its general sales tax rate is 6 percent, and the Clerk of the 14th Circuit Court is Heidi S. Barshinger at P.O. Box 90775, 4309 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23273-0775. Our Starter package is $149 plus the SCC fee.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Virginia sources.
Establishments (2024)
12,661
Jobs (2024)
187,647
Sales tax
6%
Circuit Court Clerk
(804) 501-4202
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 Henrico County
Henrico County wraps around the City of Richmond on the west, north and east, and it ranks third among Virginia counties with 12,661 business establishments and 187,647 jobs in 2024. Short Pump retail, the West Broad Street corridor and the industrial areas near Richmond International Airport account for much of that activity.
Because Richmond is an independent city, an address on the Henrico side of the line is licensed by Henrico County, and one a few blocks away inside the city is licensed by Richmond. Check the locality on your lease before you register. Henrico has no incorporated towns, so the county is the only local licensing office.
Henrico is part of the Central Virginia regional sales tax area, so taxable sales carry 6 percent. The SCC's Clerk's Office is a short drive away in downtown Richmond, but you do not need to visit: filings and the $50 annual fee are handled online, and we file for you.
Official sourceHenrico County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Henrico 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, Henrico County |
| Clerk | Heidi S. Barshinger |
| Judicial circuit | 14th |
| Address | P.O. Box 90775, 4309 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23273-0775 |
| Phone | (804) 501-4202 |
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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.
Henrico 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 | 12,661 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 187,647 |
| Jobs per establishment | 14.8 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 338,696 |
| Residents per establishment | 27 |
| Rank among Virginia counties by establishments | #3 |
Henrico County sales tax and business license
Henrico 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, Henrico 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 Henrico | 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 Glen Allen its own town?
No. Glen Allen is an unincorporated community in Henrico County, which issues the business license.
Does the Henrico circuit court clerk keep LLC records?
No. Business entity records are kept by the State Corporation Commission. The circuit court clerk records deeds, wills and court files.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Henrico 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.