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 StartedWest Virginia requires every LLC to maintain an agent for service of process. Our agent for service of process service is $99/year, separate from the $199 filing fee.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Our formation service | $199 | One-time, covers preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| 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 | Optional add-on, 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 $299 — $199 for our formation service plus the $100 state filing fee. Add our agent for service of process service in year one and the total is $398 ($299 + $99). Operating agreement and EIN help are priced separately as optional add-ons. 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 — one $199 charge covers everything we do to get your West Virginia LLC filed and operational.