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How much does an LLC cost in West Virginia?

Forming an LLC in West Virginia costs $130 in state fees. After that, West Virginia charges $25 a year for the West Virginia annual report. Five-year state total: $255. As of October 2026.

West Virginia filing fee$130once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$125the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$255West Virginia's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a West Virginia LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    West Virginia charges $130 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on West Virginia's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. West Virginia registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at West Virginia SOS. West Virginia sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every year

    The West Virginia annual report is due July 1 every year, with a state fee of $25. West Virginia annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. West Virginia calls it a Certificate of Existence and charges $10. How to order it in West Virginia.

  7. 7

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: West Virginia's fee is $25. How to dissolve an LLC in West Virginia.

West Virginia LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
West Virginia filing fee (paid to the state)$130$130
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
West Virginia annual report$25$25
West Virginia state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$255$255

State fees: West Virginia filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual report, $25, due July 1.

Due today with us$261.64$123.75 plus West Virginia's $130, with the $7.89 card processing fee shown before you pay.

West Virginia's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in West Virginia?

Forming an LLC in West Virginia costs $130 in state fees. After that, West Virginia charges $25 a year for the West Virginia annual report. Five-year state total: $255.

Is there a yearly fee for a West Virginia LLC?

Yes. The West Virginia annual report costs $25 and is due July 1 every year.

Can I form a West Virginia LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with West Virginia's business filing office and pay only the $130 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a West Virginia LLC?

$123.75 plus West Virginia's $130, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($261.64). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a West Virginia LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More West Virginia business guides

Start an LLC Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Foreign LLC DBA Withdraw a foreign LLC

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