Register a New WV Business

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.

*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:


If we may be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us:  304.558.8000   toll free 866.767.8683  email:   Business@wvsos.gov