Forming LLC in West Virginia

The Process

West Virginia limited liability companies are formed by filing Articles of Organization with West Virginia Secretary of State. The entire filing process takes 1 week. To learn more about forming an LLC in West Virginia you can visit West Virginia State government website.

Name Identifiers and Abbreviations

The name of the West Virginia limited liability company must end with one of the following words/abbreviations:

• LLC
• L.L.C.
• LC
• L.C.
• Limited Liability Company
• Limited Company
• Limited Co.
• Limited Liability Co.
• Ltd. Liability Company
• Ltd. Liability Co.
• Ltd. Company
• Ltd. Co.

Operating Agreement

The Operating Agreement helps protect your company’s limited liability status and prevents your company from being run by the default rules created by your state. Although West Virginia does not mandate all LLCs to have Operating Agreement, it is highly recommended that you have one drafted.

Additional Filings

Depending on the nature of your business some additional filings could be necessary to complete the proper set up of your LLC. Click on the items below to learn about each:

• EIN (tax ID)
• Sales Tax Registration
• Payroll Registration & Business Licensing

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