Virginia Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in Virginia. Fees are paid to the VA State Corporation Commission, Securities Div..
RIA firm registration
$200
at the national median
Per IAR
$30
$30 below the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$200
$50 below the national median
Per BD agent
$30
$20 below the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$250
at the national median
Renewal
$200
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in Virginia
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Virginia
$200 firm + $30 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$425
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$200 firm + 3 × $30 IAR + IARD system fees
$575
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$200 firm + 5 × $30 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$350
Private fund Form D notice filing (Virginia investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$250
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the VA State Corporation Commission, Securities Div. before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in Virginia?
Virginia charges $200 for investment adviser firm registration and $30 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $425 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Virginia IAR registration fee?
$30 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the VA State Corporation Commission, Securities Div.. That is $30 below the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Virginia?
$200 for the broker-dealer firm and $30 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the VA State Corporation Commission, Securities Div.. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the Virginia Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$250 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when Virginia residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Virginia charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — Virginia charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $425 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.