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West Virginia LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $100
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $150
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$100 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026(C) Articles of organization of limited liability company, $100; |
| Annual report | Every 1 year; first due in year 2 (formation is year 1). Show the source text$25 Every Years: 1 First Year: 2 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026§59-1-2a requires organizations registered through the West Virginia Secretary of State to file an annual report, and pay the annual report $25.00 filing fee between January 1 and June 30 of each year following the calendar year in which the business was registered with the Office of the Secretary of State. |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedite options | |
| Processing note |
Build your West Virginia estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$150
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$100Formation filing fee
- Year 2$25Annual report
- Year 3$25Annual report
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
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Neighbouring states
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