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Registered Agent Services in West Virginia (WV)

If you are looking to start a new business in the State of West Virginia, you will need to designate a “Registered Agent” to represent your company. A registered agent is a person or entity that can receive legal filings or tax documents from the state on your company’s behalf, and can be accessible at a physical street address during normal business hours. West Virginia state law requires this of all business entities, whether you are starting a limited liability corporation or corporation—large or small. This ensures that all operating businesses have a physical location where its owners can be reached for important state notices or in the event a lawsuit.

Having a registered agent you can trust and who has specialized knowledge of your state’s business regulations is key to maintaining the good standing of your company over the long term. A reliable registered agent can give you confidence and peace of mind that your company is meeting all critical deadlines and filings, so you can remain in good legal standing with the state. This way, you can focus on the most important goal of a business owner—growing your company.

National Registered Agents, Inc. (NRAI) is the preeminent Registered Agent service provider with a proven track record of serving companies of all sizes nationwide. NRAI has a cadre of trusted experts in all 50 U.S. states, including West Virginia, who can help meet the special needs of your business. Our registered agents in West Virginia can help you eliminate the stress of having to track annual filings, remember tax deadlines, and research special legal requirements of your company. If you’re looking for a registered agent in West Virginia, let our experts help you with the wide range of services we offer. Our account representatives are ready to explain these services to you or help you get started: Call (800) 520-6724 or visit www.registeredagent.com.

Foreign Companies and Existing Companies

If you are a foreign company looking to do business in West Virginia, you will also need a registered agent in the state. Or, if your company currently has a registered agent but would like to switch to NRAI, we can help you make a seamless transition. Call (800) 520-6724 or visit www.registeredagent.com.

Forming a domestic LLC in West Virginia
A domestic LLC is one whose Articles of Organization are filed in the State of West Virginia.

Choose a name for your LLC by checking for availability. Thename must include the words limited liability company, L.L.C., limitedcompany, or L.C. The filing fee is $15.
You must designate a “process agent” and office (also known asa registered agent or registered office) to receive service of process foryour company.
Submit to the West Virginia Secretary of State two originals ofthe Articles of Organization. The Secretary will file one copy and returnthe other with a stamp as proof of filing. Also submit a BusinessApplication for Registration Certificate to the West Virginia Departmentof Tax and Revenue.
Submit the following checks to theSecretary of State:

$100 filing fee for the Articles of Organization and
$25 fee for the Secretary of State to act as the company’s “attorney-in-fact.” (The West Virginia Secretary of State acts as attorney-in-fact for all companies, foreign and domestic, reserving the authority to act on behalf of the company if the company is unavailable to do so on its own.)

Forming a foreign LLC in West Virginia
A foreign LLC is a company that filed its Articles of Organization in a state other than West Virginia, but would like to do business in West Virginia.

When choosing a name for your LLC, you must make sure the name does not already exist. Also, the name must include the words limitedliability company, L.L.C., limited company, or L.C.
Assign a registered agent to receive service of process andhandle other legal issues for your company.
Submit to the West Virginia State Corporation Commission

One copy of the company’s Application for Registration as a Foreign LLC and
Statement or certificate from the proper officer of the state or county where your company is registered. The Secretary of State will issue a Certificate of Registration attached to the copy of the application.

Submit the following checks to the Secretary of State:

$150 filing fee for the Application for Registration and
$25 fee for the Secretary of State to act as the company’s “attorney-in-fact.” (The West Virginia Secretary of State acts as attorney-in-fact for all companies, foreign and domestic, reserving the authority to act on behalf of the company if the company is unavailable to do so on its own.)

Forming a domestic corporation in West Virginia
A domestic corporation is one that is incorporated in the State of West Virginia.

Choose a name for your corporation by checking for availability. The name must include one of the following words:corporation, incorporated, company, limited or an abbreviation of any of those.
The maximum number of authorized shares for the minimum license fee is $5,000 of par value shares.
Designate a registered agent and registered office to receive service of process for yourcompany.
Submit to the Secretary of State two copies of your company’sArticles of Incorporation. The Secretary of State will file one copy andreturn the other with a Certificate of Incorporation. Also submit aBusiness Application for Registration Certificate to the West VirginiaDepartment of Tax and Revenue.
Submit the following checks to the Secretary of State:

$50 filing fee for the Certificate of Incorporation
Minimum $20 tax for the Annual License Tax and
$25 fee for the Secretary of State to act as the company’s “attorney-in-fact.” (The West Virginia Secretary of State acts as attorney-in-fact for all companies, foreign and domestic, reserving the authority to act on behalf of the company if the company is unavailable to do so on its own.)

Forming a foreign corporation in West Virginia:
A foreign corporation is a company that is incorporated in a state other than West Virginia, but would like to do business in West Virginia.

Choose a name for your corporation by checking foravailability. The name must include one of the following words:corporation, incorporated, company, limited or an abbreviation of any ofthose. The filing fee is $5.
Designate a registered agent and registeredoffice to receive service of process.
Submit to the Secretary of State

One copy of the company’s Application of a Foreign Corporation for a Certificate of Authority and
Statement or certificate from the proper officer of the state or county where the company is incorporated. The Secretary of State will issue a Certificate of Authority along with the copy of the Application. Also submit to the West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue a Business Application for Registration Certificate.

Submit the following checks to the West Virginia Secretary ofState:

$100 fee for the Certificate of Authority
$250 for an Initial License Tax and
$25 fee for the Secretary of State to act as the company’s “attorney-in-fact.” (The West Virginia Secretary of State acts as attorney-in-fact for all companies, foreign and domestic, reserving the authority to act on behalf of the company if the company is unavailable to do so on its own.)