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Business Formation / LLC West Virginia
Business Formation / LLC West Virginia
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How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in West Virginia?
🏁 Initial Formation Costs
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | State filing fee paid to Secretary of State |
| Expedited Filing (optional) | +$25 (24 hr), +$250 (2 hr), +$500 (1 hr) | Expedited service through SOS |
| Name Reservation (optional) | $15 | Secure your LLC name for 120 days |
| Business Registration Certificate | $30 | Fee to register with Tax Department |
| DBA / Trade Name (optional) | $25 | Register a fictitious name |
| Registered Agent (optional) | $0–$150/year | Self-appointment free; service fees vary |
| Operating Agreement (optional) | $0–$500+ | DIY free or attorney-drafted |
| EIN | $0 | Free from the IRS |
🔄 Ongoing & Annual Costs
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Annual Report: $25 (due Jan–Jun; fee online is $25, plus $1 portal fee)
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Late Fee: +$50 for missing the June 30 deadline
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Registered Agent Renewal: $0–$150+/year
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Certificate of Existence (optional): $10
💰 Estimated Cost Summary
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Minimum Startup: $100 (just Articles of Organization)
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Typical Startup: $150–$250+ (adds name reservation, DBA, agent service)
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Annual Maintenance: $25–$175/year (Annual Report + optional agent)
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Penalty Impact: Late filing adds $50/year
Veterans receive waivers for the Annual Report fee for up to 4 years (filing still required) .
🔑 Key Takeaways
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Core cost: $100 to file Articles of Organization Annual compliance: $25 report fee, due by June 30
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Optional enhancements: name hold, DBA, agent, and operating agreements vary in cost
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Avoid penalties: File on time or pay a $50 late fee
🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?
In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.
- Licenses
- Filing Fees
- Reports
- Name Reservations
- Articles of Organization
