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West Virginia . Reinstatement

Reinstate your West Virginia business and get back in good standing.

If West Virginia administratively dissolved your entity, you can reinstate. Here is what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When do you need to reinstate?

  • Missed annual report.
  • Unpaid franchise tax.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • No response to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities: missed foreign qual renewals.

West Virginia reinstatement fees

LLC reinstatement$50 + back annual reports
Corporation reinstatement$50 + back annual reports
Each missed annual report$25
Late penalties$50 late fee

West Virginia reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member info.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a West Virginia business?
File a Reinstatement with all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $50 + back annual reports fee.
How much does West Virginia reinstatement cost?
LLC: $50 + back annual reports. Corp: $50 + back annual reports.
How long does West Virginia reinstatement take?
Standard 5-10 business days. 24-hour: +$25. 2-hour: +$250. 1-hour: +$500..
Can I reinstate after admin dissolution?
Yes. After 30 days past Annual Report deadline, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No.
Do I owe back franchise tax during dissolution?
Yes.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business + Licensing Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business + Licensing Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business + Licensing Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed West Virginia attorney or CPA.

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