Business Entity Registration in Virginia

This guide provides step by step instructions on how to register a Business Entity in Virginia.

1. Select Business Type – we recommend that agents receive outside consultation for what type of business entity they should select.

2. Register the business

• For information on the requirements to register a business in Virginia, please go to www.scc.virginia.gov

3. Apply for Business Entity Salespersons License from VREB

• For the most up to date version of the form to apply for a Business Entity click HERE

4. File the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report

• Existing companies: Reporting companies created or registered to do business in the United States before January 1, 2024 must file by January 1, 2025.
• Newly created or registered companies: Reporting companies created or registered to do business in the United States in 2024 have 90 calendar days to file after receiving actual or public notice that their company’s creation or registration is effective.
• Go to https://www.fincen.gov/boi to file or learn more.

5. Get your commissions paid through your Business

• CLICK HERE to read the guide on how to submit your ACH Information for your business account.