This MyRemoteVA guide covers $1 virtual assistant plan in plain language, with approved prices and a clear next step. The $1 virtual assistant plan is a $1 monthly subscription for new registrations. It adds one hour of VA work to your account every month. This guide shows what to test in that hour, how to judge the result and what to do next.
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The $1 virtual assistant plan is the lowest-cost way to see how MyRemoteVA works. It is a $1 monthly subscription for new registrations. It adds one hour of VA work to your account every month, so you can judge real work before you spend more.
What the $1 virtual assistant plan includes
- One hour of VA work added to your account each month.
- Work by a trained assistant, checked by a team lead before it reaches you.
- Your client portal, with task status, hours used, chat and files.
- Hours that roll over while your account is active, so they build up until you use them.
- New registrations only. It is not offered to existing accounts.
The $1 virtual assistant plan is a subscription, not a free sample. All payments are final and non-refundable, so choose a small task you can judge quickly. You can cancel the $1 plan at any time.
What to test in your first hour
Pick one task you repeat every week. Good first tasks are short and have clear steps.
| Task | What a good result looks like |
|---|---|
| Clear one day of your inbox | Sorted messages, drafted replies and a short list of what needs you |
| Book and confirm meetings | Invites sent, time zones correct and reminders set |
| Enter one batch of invoices | Entries in your bookkeeping software, ready for your review |
| Tidy a contact list | Duplicates removed and fields filled in the same way |
Write the task as five steps, with an example of a finished result. The task brief guide and the task brief templates show how.
How to judge the result
- Was the work done to your steps, without you chasing it?
- How much checking did you still have to do?
- Did the team lead review catch anything you would have caught yourself?
- How many minutes did the task take you before?
If the answers are good, you have a real number: the minutes you can hand off each week.
What to do after the first hour
The $1 virtual assistant plan exists to answer one question: is this work good enough to pay for? Add hours only when you are happy. Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour and your hours never expire. A 3-hour block is $33. Part-time is 80 hours for $500, and full-time is 160 hours for $899, about $5.62 an hour. Prices are in US dollars. Use the cost calculator to pick the cheapest plan for your hours, or see every plan.
How to sign up and move to a paid plan
To sign up, press Start for $1 and create your account on the client portal. It takes under a minute, and the $1 plan is already selected. Then follow these steps:
- Sign in to your portal and send your first task.
- Read the result and the team lead review when they arrive.
- Decide whether to stay on the $1 plan or move to a paid plan that fits your hours.
- Add hours only when the first task went well.
A paid plan makes sense once you know how many hours a week you want to hand off. Until then, the $1 plan keeps the cost of finding out as low as it can be.
Limits to know before you start
- The $1 virtual assistant plan covers one hour a month. That is enough for one small task, not a project.
- We do not make outbound or cold calls, and we do not give tax, legal or accounting advice.
- We work in English only and do not take clients located in India, Pakistan or Bangladesh.
Helpful next steps
Not sure what to hand off first? Read what to delegate to a virtual assistant. Comparing providers? See the evaluation checklist and how a managed service works.
Sources and further reading
According to the IRS, businesses “must weigh all these factors” when deciding whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
- Independent contractor (self-employed) or employee? (IRS)
- Employment status (GOV.UK)
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Hire and manage employees (U.S. Small Business Administration)
These are general sources, not tax or legal advice for your case. A virtual assistant keeps work moving. Your accountant or adviser decides the rules.
Frequently asked questions
What does the $1 virtual assistant plan include?
One hour of VA work added to your account every month, for a $1 monthly subscription. It is for new registrations only. Unused hours roll over while your account is active.
What should I test in the first hour?
Test one real task you repeat every week, such as inbox sorting, scheduling or data entry. Write it as five steps so you can judge the result.
Can I cancel the $1 plan?
Yes. You can cancel the $1 plan at any time. All payments are final and non-refundable, so start with a small task.
What do I do after the first hour?
Read the result and the team lead review in your portal. If it is right, add hours with a block, pay as you go at $12 an hour, or a monthly plan from $33 for 3 hours.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
Start for $1Written by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated October 26, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.