Application for an Amended Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Virginia is a form used to register a business with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). The form is necessary for any business that is not a foreign or domestic corporation, limited liability company, or other formal business entity. The application is required for the business to obtain an amended certificate of authority to operate in the state of Virginia. Depending on the business type, there are three types of Application for an Amended Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Virginia: 1) Limited Liability Company, 2) Foreign Corporation, and 3) Domestic Corporation. The application requires basic information about the business, including the company name, address, and type of business. Additionally, the application requires the company’s federal employer identification number (EIN) and a signed consent from the SCC authorizing the business to file the application. After submitting the application, the business must pay a fee and wait for approval from the SCC before it can begin operating in the state.