Register a New WV Business

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

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

Filing Fees

An additional $1.00 online processing fee will apply to all online filings.

Business TypeFee
Corporation (for profit)$100.00
Corporation (non-profit)$25.00
Limited Liability Company (LLC/PLLC)$100.00
Limited Partnership (LP)$100.00
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)$250.00
Cooperative Association (for profit)$100.00
Cooperative Association (non-profit)$25.00
Voluntary Association$50.00
Business Trust$50.00
Unincorporated Non-Profit Association$15.00

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

Select Business Type