Start a West Virginia LLC
How to start an LLC in West Virginia →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
West Virginia LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
West Virginia operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a West Virginia LLC
West Virginia Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
West Virginia registered agent →
Every West Virginia LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and West Virginia deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
West Virginia LLC at a glance
Formed with
West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
West Virginia LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and June 30 each year, starting the year after the LLC was formed.
Must include "limited liability company", "limited company", "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C." or "LC" ("Limited" may be "Ltd." and "Company" may be "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the West Virginia register.
- Annual reports must be filed online through the One Stop Business Portal.
- Forming online through the One Stop Business Portal also registers the business with the State Tax Department and WorkForce West Virginia.
- Failing to file can lead to penalties and administrative dissolution.
Forming a West Virginia LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
West Virginia LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in West Virginia?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in West Virginia, and file a Articles of Organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a West Virginia LLC cost?
West Virginia charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a West Virginia LLC file an annual report?
West Virginia LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and June 30 each year, starting the year after the LLC was formed.
Is an operating agreement required in West Virginia?
No, but every West Virginia LLC should have one.
