2026 West Virginia fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in West Virginia?
Every West Virginia LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in West Virginia costs $100 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $25 a year, due June 30. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $274, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$100
Annual Report
$25/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
West Virginia LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $100 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$25 | One time, 24 hours |
| Annual Report | $25 | Yearly, due June 30 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $274 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 5.12% (2024) on WV-resident LLC members.
What founders in West Virginia overpay for
- Small population and limited local market — best for LLCs that operate nationally or in the energy sector.
- Miss the June 30 annual report deadline and revocation follows after just 3 months.
- Late filing penalties. $25 + revocation after 3 months
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax on LLCs. 6.5% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your West Virginia LLC for $274
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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