West Virginia LLC Formation

If you want to form a business entity that earns a profit, but limits taxes and personal liability, you may want to consider forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). LLCs also have the same powers afforded to a corporation. Forming an LLC in West Virginia is easy, fast, and affordable.

West Virginia LLC Costs
TotalLegal Fee $99
West Virginia Filing Fee $100
Total $199

Naming the LLC

The name of the limited liability company must contain the words “limited liability company,” “limited company,” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.,” “LLC,” “L.C.,” or “LC.” “Limited” may be abbreviated as “Ltd.” and “Company” may be abbreviated as “Co.”.

Required Information

You will need to provide the name and address of your LLC, the business purpose, the email address of the primary contact for the LLC, the Registered Agent's name and physical address, and the name(s) and address(es) of the organizer(s) and member(s) (the owners) of the LLC.

Steps to Forming a West Virginia LLC

  1. Complete the TotalLegal online interview.
  2. TotalLegal performs an LLC name availability search.
  3. TotalLegal will file your LLC with the West Virginia Secretary of State within one business day.

Processing time can vary, but West Virginia filings typically take 10-14 days. When approved, TotalLegal will upload your Articles of Organization to your account, and send you an email letting you know you are approved to do business in West Virginia.

West Virginia LLC Advantages

  • West Virginia LLCs are usually approved in 10-14 days.
  • Professionals are allowed to form regular LLCs. There's no requirement or option to have to form a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC).

Maintaining an West Virginia LLC

It's not hard at all. Each West Virginia LLC is required to file an annual report. The annual report is due each year on June 30. The fee is $30. The report and the fee can be completed and paid easiy online.

Making Changes to Your LLC

Making changes to your LLC in West Virginia is pretty inexpensive compared to other states. Most changes you need to amend your LLC and/or change your Registered Agent can be done online, most for $25.00 or less.

Why use TotalLegal?

TotalLegal provides your LLC with a free Operating Agreement, which makes opening a bank account for your LLC in West Virginia very easy.

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