How Much Does It Cost to Form a West Virginia LLC?
West Virginia is one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The West Virginia Secretary of State charges $100 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
West Virginia charges $25 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
West Virginia tax note: Annual report $25 (+$1 convenience fee online). Due between January 1 and June 30 each year. $75 penalty for filing after July 1.
Agent For Service Of Process Cost
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Get StartedEvery West Virginia LLC is required to maintain a agent for service of process. With our formation package, the first year of agent for service of process service is included.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the West Virginia Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $25. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $100 | One-time, paid to the West Virginia Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $25 | Filed annually with the West Virginia Secretary of State |
| Agent For Service Of Process service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $25 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, your first-year cost is flat service fee — that covers our formation service, the $100 state fee, first-year agent for service of process service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for agent for service of process + $25/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — Our service covers filing you need to get your West Virginia LLC filed and operational.