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 Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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:
