How much does a Corporation cost in West Virginia?
Forming a corporation in West Virginia costs $100 in state filing fees, then $25/year in state annual fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee.
West Virginia corporation cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $125 |
|---|---|
| West Virginia state filing fee | $100 |
| West Virginian annual fee | $25/year |
| Registered agent | Free year 1, $99/year after |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
C-Corp vs S-Corp cost in West Virginia
The West Virginia state filing fee is the same whether you elect S-Corp tax treatment or not. The S-Corp election is filed with the IRS (Form 2553), which is free. S-Corp election in West Virginia walks you through it.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to start a corporation in West Virginia?
$100 for the West Virginia state filing fee. File.Business charges $0 service fee on top.
What is the annual cost to maintain a West Virginia corporation?
$25/year for the West Virginian annual report.
Are S-Corps cheaper than C-Corps to form in West Virginia?
Identical West Virginia state cost. S-Corp is a federal tax election filed separately with the IRS, free.
What it actually costs to form your business
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On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.