Virginia articles of dissolution

Dissolving a Virginia LLC is a process that includes resolving any outstanding business debts or legal obligations, filing articles of dissolution with the the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), and notifying the appropriate taxing and licensing authorities that you have closed your company.

If you do not officially dissolve an LLC with the Commonwealth of Virginia, your company remains active—and liable—in the eyes of the state and business creditors.

Below we’ll walk you through what to file, how to file, and other details regarding officially dissolving an LLC in Virginia, including why doing so can help you avoid costly consequences.

How to Dissolve an LLC in Virginia

To dissolve an LLC in Virginia, you’ll need to file articles of cancellation (also commonly known as “articles of dissolution”) with the Virginia SCC.

There are two different forms depending on whether you are dissolving a domestic LLC or a foreign LLC in Virgi Code of Virginia Code - Article 13. Dissolution FEC