Form a West Virginia LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
West Virginia LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in West Virginia | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
West Virginia LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
You also need a registered agent in West Virginia every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a West Virginia address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" West Virginia LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The West Virginia filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + West Virginia filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + West Virginia filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + West Virginia filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in West Virginia?
West Virginia charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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.
What are the yearly costs of a West Virginia LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in West Virginia every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a West Virginia LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in West Virginia?
No. The West Virginia filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
