How to form an LLC in West Virginia for $0 service fee.
West Virginia state filing fee is $100. Standard processing is 5 to 7 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide West Virginia Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in West Virginia.
Coal and natural gas economy. Marcellus shale formation provides significant natural gas. State income tax 2.36-5.12% (phasing down). WV Eastern Panhandle (Martinsburg, Charles Town) growing as DC suburbs.
Where West Virginia businesses are based.
You can form your West Virginian LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The West Virginia formation rules at a glance.
- $100 filing fee, $25 annual report, due July 1
- Processing: 5 to 7 business days ($25 expedited)
- Filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State in Charleston
- Top industries: Coal mining, Natural gas (Marcellus shale), Manufacturing
Our take Form here if you operate in West Virginia. Cheap expedited filing.
Business and Licensing Division processes LLC formations from Charleston. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $25 annual report, due July 1.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 5 TO 7 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in West Virginia, in four steps.
West Virginia vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how West Virginia compares.
West Virginia business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these West Virginia-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
West Virginia-specific LLC questions.
When is the WV annual report due?
What about Marcellus shale gas?
Why is the Eastern Panhandle growing?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in West Virginia?
How long does it take to form an LLC in West Virginia?
Do I need to live in West Virginia to form an LLC there?
What is a West Virginia Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my West Virginian LLC?
Start your West Virginian LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the West Virginia Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your West Virginia Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in West Virginia.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.