County · 27th Judicial Circuit
Start an LLC in Montgomery County, Virginia
Montgomery County businesses form an LLC with the State Corporation Commission for $100, not with the county. In 2024 Montgomery County had 2,613 business establishments and 43,202 jobs, its general sales tax rate is 5.3 percent, and the Clerk of the 27th Circuit Court is Tiffany M. Couch at 55 East Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Our Starter package is $149 plus the SCC fee.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Virginia sources.
Establishments (2024)
2,613
Jobs (2024)
43,202
Sales tax
5.3%
Circuit Court Clerk
(540) 382-5760
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 Montgomery County
Montgomery County in the New River Valley had 2,613 business establishments and 43,202 jobs in 2024, with about 99,000 residents. Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is the anchor, and research spinoffs, software startups and student-oriented businesses form a meaningful share of new entities here.
Blacksburg and Christiansburg are incorporated towns, and both can license businesses inside their limits. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is on East Main Street in Christiansburg, the county seat. The neighboring City of Radford is independent.
Montgomery County's general sales tax rate is 5.3 percent. University-connected founders often weigh an LLC against a corporation; if outside investors are likely, a corporation with 5,000 or fewer authorized shares keeps the SCC's yearly fee at $50.
Official sourceMontgomery County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery 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, Montgomery County |
| Clerk | Tiffany M. Couch |
| Judicial circuit | 27th |
| Address | 55 East Main Street, Suite 1, Christiansburg, VA 24073 |
| Phone | (540) 382-5760 |
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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.
Montgomery 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 | 2,613 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 43,202 |
| Jobs per establishment | 16.5 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 98,998 |
| Residents per establishment | 38 |
| Rank among Virginia counties by establishments | #13 |
Montgomery County sales tax and business license
Montgomery County is outside Virginia's regional sales tax areas, so Virginia Tax lists the general 5.3 percent rate. Groceries and essential personal hygiene items are taxed at 1 percent statewide.
With more than 50,000 residents, Montgomery 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% |
| General rate in Montgomery | 5.3% |
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
Do Blacksburg businesses need a town license?
Blacksburg is an incorporated town that can license businesses within its limits. Check with the town before opening.
Is Radford part of Montgomery County?
No. Radford is an independent city with its own local government.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Montgomery 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.