Incorporate an Entity in VA

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A person starting an Entity, needs to register it with the Virginia Secretary of State. The Virginia Secretary of State website can be used for finding information on an Entity registered in Virginia. The Virginia Secretary of State handles registrations for businesses in Virginia.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve an Entity that is no longer active.


You can find an up-to-date link to the Virginia Entity search page here: Virginia Secretary of State

When you find the Entity, information typically available includes:

  • Official Name
  • Registration Number
  • Official Standing
  • Contact Address
  • Registered Agent for Entity
  • Registered Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Number

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