Short answer: $101 to file, about $131 in year one, and about $25 a year after that. Includes the $100 Articles fee, the $1 online surcharge, and the mandatory $30 Business Registration Certificate.
We've pulled these figures from the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$131
Includes the $100 Articles fee, the $1 online surcharge, and the mandatory $30 Business Registration Certificate.
Each year after
$25
Annual report fee, provided it is filed before the June 30 deadline.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $101 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $140 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $101 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $300 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia's LLC filing fee is $101. That's the 23rd lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so West Virginia comes in $3 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $101 | 29 of 51 |
| Kentucky | $40 | 50 of 51 |
| North Carolina | $128 | 19 of 51 |
| Ohio | $99 | 35 of 51 |
| Virginia | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| Indiana | $95 | 37 of 51 |
West Virginia fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLD-1) | $101 | $100 for paper filings, plus a $1 convenience fee for online filings. |
| Annual Report | $25 | annual, January 1 to June 30 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $15 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $15 | Requires filing Form AAO. |
| Amendment | $26 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Certificate of Authority | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Termination (Form LLD-9) | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
LLC cost and fees: West Virginia questions
What is the West Virginia LLC filing fee?
$101 for Articles of Organization (Form LLD-1). $100 for paper filings, plus a $1 convenience fee for online filings.
How much does a West Virginia LLC cost per year?
About $25 a year in state fees. Annual report fee, provided it is filed before the June 30 deadline.
Is it cheaper to file a West Virginia LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in West Virginia?
24-hour processing for $25, two-hour processing for $250, and one-hour processing for $500
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.