In West Virginia, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $100. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the West Virginia Secretary of State.
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How Much Does a West Virginia LLC Cost?
Fee for West Virginia LLC Online Filing: $100
The $100 charge to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization online with the West Virginia Secretary of State is the primary expense of forming an LLC.
Annual Report Fee in West Virginia: $25
LLCs in West Virginia are required to submit an annual report with the Secretary of State.
This form may be submitted through the WV One Stop Business Portal website. The deadline is July 1. Failure to file on time in West Virginia carries a $50 penalty.
Process Fee Agent
You may be your own agent of process (also known as a registered agent) in West Virginia, but employing an agent of process service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing deadlines, and helps you avoid late fines.
West Virginia Foreign LLC Formation Fee
If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into West Virginia, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in West Virginia.
A West Virginia foreign LLC registration costs $150. A foreign LLC may be registered in West Virginia by submitting an Application for Certificate of Authority (Form LLF-1).
Permits and Licenses for Businesses
Depending on your industry and geographic location, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in West Virginia. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.
Other Fees for Filing an LLC
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
LLC Name Reservation: File Form NR-1 and pay the $15 filing fee to reserve your name for up to 120 days prior to the establishment of your LLC.
Foreign LLC Name Registration: Foreign LLCs may register a name that is different from their legal name by submitting Form NR-2 and paying the $25 filing fee.
DBA (Doing Business As) Name:
To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file an Application for Trade Name (Form NR-3) and pay the $25 filing fee.
Certified Document Copies: Order certified copies of your West Virginia business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $15 for the company formation documents and $5 for any update or extra document filing.
Certificate of Existence: Also known as a West Virginia certificate of good standing, this document may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $10 cost. Banks and financial institutions often demand a proof of existence.