07/10/2026
NEW LAWS ARE IN EFFECT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS REGARDING RETIREMENT
Virginia requires private employers to register for the state's RetirePath savings program if they have five or more employees, have been in business for at least two years, and do not already offer a qualified plan.
Deadlines: Registration dates are based on your number of employees. For businesses with 10 to 24 employees, the deadline is September 30, 2026. For businesses with 5 to 9 employees (or 25+), the deadline is October 30, 2026.
RetirePath was created by Virginia state law to expand access to retirement savings and provide more Virginians with a path to economic security.