County · 31st Judicial Circuit
Start an LLC in Prince William County, Virginia
Prince William County businesses form an LLC with the State Corporation Commission for $100, not with the county. In 2024 Prince William County had 10,632 business establishments and 143,345 jobs, its general sales tax rate is 6 percent, and the Clerk of the 31st Circuit Court is Jacqueline C. Smith at 9311 Lee Avenue, Third Floor, Manassas, VA 20110. Our Starter package is $149 plus the SCC fee.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Virginia sources.
Establishments (2024)
10,632
Jobs (2024)
143,345
Sales tax
6%
Circuit Court Clerk
(703) 792-6015
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 Prince William County
Prince William County has about 497,000 residents, second only to Fairfax among Virginia counties, and 10,632 business establishments with 143,345 jobs in 2024. That ratio of residents to businesses is high, which reflects how many residents commute north. It also means a steady flow of home-based LLCs: tradespeople, cleaning and landscaping companies, trucking and logistics owner-operators.
The county's judicial center is on Lee Avenue in Manassas. Manassas and Manassas Park are independent cities with their own licensing, while Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan and Quantico are towns inside the county. Woodbridge, Dale City, Gainesville and Bristow are unincorporated and licensed by Prince William County.
As part of Northern Virginia, Prince William collects 6 percent sales tax on taxable goods. Owner-operators in trucking often ask whether they need anything beyond the SCC filing; federal operating authority and the IRS EIN are separate steps, and we can get the EIN for you for $99.
Official sourcePrince William County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince William 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, Prince William County |
| Clerk | Jacqueline C. Smith |
| Judicial circuit | 31st |
| Address | 9311 Lee Avenue, Third Floor, Manassas, VA 20110 |
| Phone | (703) 792-6015 |
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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.
Prince William 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 | 10,632 |
| Employment, 2024 annual average | 143,345 |
| Jobs per establishment | 13.5 |
| Population, July 2024 estimate | 497,003 |
| Residents per establishment | 47 |
| Rank among Virginia counties by establishments | #4 |
Prince William County sales tax and business license
Prince William 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, Prince William 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 Prince William | 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 Woodbridge licensed by Prince William County?
Yes. Woodbridge is unincorporated, so the county handles the business license.
Is Manassas in Prince William County for licensing?
No. Manassas is an independent city with its own Commissioner of the Revenue, even though the county courthouse is there.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Prince William 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.