How much does it cost to form an LLC in West Virginia?

$249 total for standard filing, with the West Virginia state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $319. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.

Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the West Virginia Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.

Do I need a registered agent in West Virginia?

Yes. Every West Virginia LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.

How to Form an LLC in West Virginia

Standard West Virginia LLC processing takes 10 to 12 business days. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.

Total cost, standard filing	$249
Total cost, expedited filing	$319
State filing fee	Included
State form filed	Articles of Organization
You receive	Certificate of Organization

What it costs

Forming an LLC in West Virginia costs $249 in total. That is one price covering both the West Virginia Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.

West Virginia's filing system bundles a state tax registration alongside the formation. We file the formation-only route, which keeps the filing simple and does not require an EIN.

How long it takes

Standard West Virginia LLC processing takes 10 to 12 business days. We track each filing and deliver your documents as soon as the state issues them. Expedited West Virginia LLC processing takes 1 business day.

Where West Virginia filings get tripped up

These are the things we have actually run into filing in West Virginia, in plain English.

The combined registration route asks for an EIN and members' Social Security numbers: West Virginia's One Stop system offers a bundled wizard that registers you with the Tax Department at the same time, and that half demands a federal EIN plus a Social Security number for each member holding more than 10%. The formation itself needs none of that, so we file the Secretary of State route on its own. You can register for tax separately once you have an EIN.
An annual report is due every June 30: West Virginia requires an annual report between January 1 and June 30 each year. It is separate from formation and it is how a West Virginia company falls out of good standing.
Your county is recorded on the filing: West Virginia records the county of your principal office. It follows your address, but it is part of the public record.

What we need from you

Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Articles of Organization for you, and handle the state's payment.

What you get

Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as West Virginia issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.

Start your West Virginia LLC — $249

One price. The West Virginia state filing fee is included.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in West Virginia?: $249 total for standard filing, with the West Virginia state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $319. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
How long does it take to form an LLC in West Virginia?: Standard West Virginia LLC processing takes 10 to 12 business days. We track each filing and deliver your documents as soon as the state issues them.
What do I receive?: Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the West Virginia Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
Do I need a registered agent in West Virginia?: Yes. Every West Virginia LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.