West Virginia LLC Formation
Form Your West Virginia LLC
West Virginia offers low fees and a low cost of living. The state's location and natural resources create opportunities in energy and related industries.
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LLC Formation
We handle your business formation, end to end.
Registered Agent
Included in your packageEvery LLC needs a registered agent to receive legal documents, government notices, and service of process. We give you a verified U.S. business address (never your home), then scan and forward everything to you with compliance reminders so nothing slips.
- Verified U.S. business address
- Documents scanned and forwarded to you
- Compliance reminders so you never miss a deadline
State Filing
Included in your packageWe prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the state you choose and track it through to approval. Your state filing fees are included in the price, no separate government charges to figure out later.
- File in any of the 50 states
- State filing fees included, no surprise charges
- We track your filing through to approval
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Included in your packageYour EIN is the federal tax ID you need to open a bank account, hire, and file taxes. We complete and submit the SS-4 application directly with the IRS on your behalf, even if you don't have a U.S. SSN.
- SS-4 prepared and filed with the IRS
- No U.S. SSN required
- Needed for banking, hiring, and taxes
U.S. Business Bank Account
Included in your packageOpen a U.S. business bank account from anywhere in the world, with no U.S. travel required. We connect you with trusted banking partners like Mercury and Lili and guide you through the application.
- Apply from anywhere, no U.S. trip needed
- Partners like Mercury and Lili
- Guided setup from start to finish
Formation is included with your ongoing management plan ($149/month).
West Virginia Requirements
What you need to know about West Virginia LLCs
The key facts and the rules for forming and running an LLC in West Virginia.
Key Facts
- Formation
- $0 upfront with $149/mo plan
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days Expedited: 24 hours
- State income tax
- Has tax
- Annual report
- July 1st annually
West Virginia LLC requirements
- Formation filing required with the state
- Annual report due July 1st
- Low-cost annual report required
- Online filing available
Source: West Virginia Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (W. Va. Code 31B)
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FAQ
West Virginia LLC Formation Questions
Everything is included: LLC formation ($0 upfront), registered agent service, EIN assistance, operating agreement, business bank account setup, bookkeeping, state annual reports, and federal tax filing. There are no add-ons and no hidden fees. One plan covers everything you need to start and run your business.
No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form an LLC in any US state. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), US address, or US visa. We specialize in helping international entrepreneurs form US LLCs and have served founders from over 150 countries.
Standard processing typically takes 3-7 business days depending on the state. We begin processing your LLC immediately after you complete our questionnaire. You can track progress through your dashboard, and we notify you at each step.
A registered agent is a person or company that receives official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires LLCs to have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Our registered agent service is included in your $149/month plan.
Yes. Bank account setup assistance is included in our package. We help you open an account with Mercury, Relay, or other providers that work with non-resident founders. The process is 100% remote, with no need to visit the US.
All ongoing costs are included in your $149/month plan: registered agent, annual compliance (state filings, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance), bookkeeping, and federal tax filing. We send reminders before all deadlines and handle all filings on your behalf.
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Operating Agreement
Free state-compliant West Virginia LLC operating agreement.
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Registered agent service in West Virginia, included in your plan.
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Stay compliant with West Virginia annual report filing.
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Open a US business account remotely.
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