As of October 16, 2026, ListRiver's records show 860,483 active registered businesses in Virginia. 78% are LLCs. 11,382 were formed in September 2026.
How many businesses are registered in Virginia?
ListRiver has 860,483 active registered businesses in Virginia on record as of October 16, 2026, from official Virginia business registry data. Dissolved and defunct businesses are not counted.
How many new businesses were formed in Virginia in September 2026?
11,382 businesses on record in Virginia were formed in September 2026.
How many new businesses opened in Virginia in the last 12 months?
138,991 businesses on record in Virginia were formed in the 12 months through September 2026.
What is the most common type of business in Virginia?
LLCs are the most common: 672,476 of 860,483 businesses on record (78%), followed by Corporations with 139,197 (16%).
Which Virginia city has the most businesses?
Richmond, with 69,792 businesses on record (8% of the state total).
Where does this data come from?
From Virginia's official business registry. ListRiver loads each new state file, standardizes it, removes duplicates and updates its database weekly. Email and industry details are added from SMBCredit.net where available.
How do I get a list of businesses in Virginia?
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Counts come from official Virginia business registry records on file with ListRiver, current as of October 16, 2026. They include businesses that are active on the state register; dissolved and defunct entities are excluded. Contact details are added from SMBCredit.net where available. Formation months reflect the registration date the state reports. See the methodology for sources, update schedules and known limits.