Form an LLC in West Virginia
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $226 on Standard.
State filing fee
$101
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$25 / yr
West Virginia LLCs file with the Secretary of State at $101. The annual report is due July 1 each year with a $25 fee. Processing runs about a week.
West Virginia is mostly chosen by in-state founders, particularly in energy and outdoor industries. The annual report fee at $25 is among the lower in the country.
Best for: West Virginia-resident businesses; energy and outdoor industry operators.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $101 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $25 |
| Annual report due | July 1 every year |
| Premium expedited fee | $128 (1-day filing) |
- Premium plans use the $128 expedited state fee for one-business-day filing.
How we file your West Virginia LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the West Virginia Secretary of State Business and Licensing Division. The $101 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a West Virginia operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
West Virginia annual reports are due July 1 each year with a $25 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the West Virginia annual report due?
July 1 each year. The fee is $25.
Can a non-resident own a West Virginia LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
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Ready to form your West Virginia LLC?
Total from $226 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.