Register a New WV Business

The fastest, easiest way to register a new business is to file online at One Stop Business Portal. To get started, create a user account log in through the portal. If you have an existing user account log in, simply log into your dashboard to register a new business.

Filing online ensures all registration requirements with the necessary state agencies for the type of business you will be conducting are met.

The fastest, easiest way to register a new business is to file online at One Stop Business Portal. To get started, create a user account log in through the portal. If you have an existing user account log in, simply log into your dashboard to register a new business.

Filing online ensures all registration requirements with the necessary state agencies for the type of business you will be conducting are met.

Registration Fee* Waivers

If the business will be owned by a veteran or by a West Virginia-resident young entrepreneur (age 18-29), the initial Secretary of State business registration fee may be waived. Click the links below to learn more.

• Veteran-Owned Business Waiver
• Young Entrepreneur Waiver

*Waives the initial Secretary of State business registration fee only.

We also provide paper forms to register your domestic West Virginia business. Select your business type: