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How to register an out-of-state LLC in West Virginia

An LLC formed in another state registers to do business in West Virginia with a foreign registration filing (West Virginia's fee is $150). It needs a West Virginia registered agent and usually a good standing certificate from its home state. As of October 2026.

West Virginia state fee$150per the state's fee schedule
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The 5 steps to register a foreign LLC in West Virginia

Background on when a state counts you as "doing business": foreign qualification explained.

  1. 1

    Confirm you are doing business in West Virginia

    Where people get stuck

    An office, employees, or regular in-person work in West Virginia usually counts; a few sales shipped in usually does not. West Virginia's own statute decides. If you have not formed the LLC yet, forming it in West Virginia directly is often simpler (start an LLC in West Virginia).

  2. 2

    Get a good standing certificate from your home state

    Order it first

    Most states ask for a recent certificate of good standing (or existence) from the state where the LLC was formed. How to order one in each state.

  3. 3

    Name a West Virginia registered agent

    Required

    The LLC needs an agent with a West Virginia street address. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. West Virginia agent rules.

  4. 4

    File the foreign registration with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with West Virginia's business filing office; West Virginia's fee is $150 (West Virginia fee schedule). The current form is on West Virginia's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  5. 5

    Keep up with West Virginia's yearly filing

    From next year

    A registered foreign LLC files West Virginia's yearly report like a local one. The West Virginia annual report is due July 1 every year, with a state fee of $25. Deadline and free reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in West Virginia?

West Virginia's fee is $150 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top. Add the home-state good standing certificate and a West Virginia registered agent.

What happens if I do business in West Virginia without registering?

States commonly bar an unregistered LLC from suing in their courts until it registers, and can charge back fees and penalties. Check the state's own rules.

Do I still file reports in my home state?

Yes. The LLC keeps its home-state filings and adds this state's.

Is it cheaper to just form the LLC in West Virginia?

If West Virginia is the only state where you operate, usually yes: one state's fees and one registered agent. Our best-state comparison covers all 51.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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