Mergers

When two or more entities combine, or merge, a merger document must be filed with Secretary of State accompanied by the required merger filing fee(s). The company or a representative of the company, such as an attorney, must prepare the merger documents. This office does not provide a standardized form to file a merger. Generally, the required merger documents to be filed with Secretary of State include the following:

• Articles of Merger
• Plan of Merger

See the West Virginia Code for specific merger requirements for each company type.

For further assistance filing a merger, contact the Business division.​​​