County · 20th Judicial Circuit
Start an LLC in Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County businesses form an LLC with the State Corporation Commission for $100, not with the county. In 2024 Loudoun County had 14,735 business establishments and 198,113 jobs, its general sales tax rate is 6 percent, and the Clerk of the 20th Circuit Court is Gary M. Clemens at P.O. Box 550, 18 E. Market St., 3rd floor, Leesburg, VA 20178. Our Starter package is $149 plus the SCC fee.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Virginia sources.
Establishments (2024)
14,735
Jobs (2024)
198,113
Sales tax
6%
Circuit Court Clerk
(703) 777-0270
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 Loudoun County
Loudoun County ranks second among Virginia counties for business establishments, with 14,735 in 2024 and 198,113 jobs. Data centers around Ashburn and Sterling draw national attention, but most of the companies we form in Loudoun are small: home-improvement contractors, wineries and farm businesses in western Loudoun, and professional services firms near Dulles.
The county seat and the circuit court are in Leesburg, which is also an incorporated town. Leesburg, Purcellville, Middleburg, Round Hill, Hamilton, Hillsboro and Lovettsville are towns that can license businesses within their limits, so a company in downtown Leesburg deals with the town as well as the county. Ashburn, Sterling and South Riding are unincorporated and licensed by Loudoun County.
Loudoun is in Northern Virginia's regional sales tax area, so taxable sales carry 6 percent. Farm wineries and breweries in the western part of the county often need state alcohol licensing as well, which is separate from your SCC filing and your local business license.
Official sourceLoudoun County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Loudoun 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, Loudoun County |
| Clerk | Gary M. Clemens |
| Judicial circuit | 20th |
| Address | P.O. Box 550, 18 E. Market St., 3rd floor, Leesburg, VA 20178 |
| Phone | (703) 777-0270 |
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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.
Loudoun 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 | 14,735 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 198,113 |
| Jobs per establishment | 13.4 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 443,380 |
| Residents per establishment | 30 |
| Rank among Virginia counties by establishments | #2 |
Loudoun County sales tax and business license
Loudoun County is in the Northern 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, Loudoun 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 Loudoun | 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
Does a Loudoun County LLC pay a different annual fee?
No. Every Virginia LLC pays the same $50 annual registration fee to the SCC, wherever it is located.
Is Ashburn its own town for licensing?
No. Ashburn is an unincorporated community, so Loudoun County issues the business license.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Loudoun 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.