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LLC Filing Fees in West Virginia

In West Virginia, filing articles of organization for an LLC costs $100 and the annual report costs $25, due by June 30 each year, with a $50 biennial report option for eligible LLCs since July 1, 2026.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

West Virginia at a glance

Formation filing fee
$100
Annual or biennial report fee
$25 ($50 biennial option)
An LLC that filed five straight annual reports on time and is in good standing may elect a $50 biennial report.
Report frequency
Every year (biennial option)
Due on or before June 30 each year, or every two years after a biennial election.

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The rules in West Virginia

How much does it cost to form an LLC in West Virginia?

Formation filing fee in West Virginia: $100.

How much is the LLC annual report fee in West Virginia?

Annual or biennial report fee in West Virginia: $25 ($50 biennial option). An LLC that filed five straight annual reports on time and is in good standing may elect a $50 biennial report.

How often must an LLC file a report in West Virginia?

Report frequency in West Virginia: Every year (biennial option). Due on or before June 30 each year, or every two years after a biennial election.

Where do the West Virginia LLC filing fees come from?

The rules above come from W. Va. Code 59-1-2 and W. Va. Code 59-1-2a. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

2026 legislation, effective July 1, 2026, lets an LLC elect biennial reporting after five consecutive timely annual reports.

What this means in practice

Filing fees are often set in a state fee schedule and can change. Check the secretary of state's current fee schedule before you file, and expect extra charges for optional services such as expedited processing, certified copies, or name reservations.

Missing a required report or tax payment can lead to late fees and, after a period, administrative dissolution or loss of good standing. Put the due date on a calendar from the day the LLC is formed, since the first report may be due within the first year.

An LLC formed in one state that does business in another state may need to register there as a foreign LLC. That registration usually carries its own filing fee and its own report obligations in the second state.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.