West Virginian annual report cost
West Virginia requires annual reports from LLCs and corporations to maintain good standing. LLC annual report fee is $25. Corporation annual report fee is $25. We file your West Virginian annual report on time, every time, for $129 one-time + state fee, or $99/year with Auto-file (auto-renewing).
West Virginian annual report fees
| LLC annual report state fee | $25/year |
|---|---|
| Corporation annual report state fee | $25/year |
| Nonprofit annual report state fee | $25/year |
| File.Business one-time filing service | $129 + state fee |
| File.Business Autofile (auto-renewing) | $99/year + state fee |
What happens if you miss the West Virginian annual report deadline
- Late fee: a flat $50 for each delinquent annual report, and $100 for a delinquent biennial one. West Virginia is one of the few states whose statute lets the Secretary of State waive or reduce it for circumstances beyond the filer's control.
- Loss of good standing: Your entity is marked "not in good standing." This blocks loans, contracts, certain license applications.
- Administrative dissolution: Grounds arise 60 days after the report is due, notice goes by certified mail, and at least 30 days' notice of the dissolution date must follow. Reinstatement then costs $25 for the application plus $25 for each missed year of report fees plus the $50 yearly late fee, with a Tax Division letter of good standing, and the window is only two years.
- Personal liability exposure: Operating a dissolved entity can pierce the liability shield, exposing owners personally.
Never miss a West Virginian annual report deadline
Our compliance suite tracks all your West Virginia deadlines and files automatically. Penalty-free guarantee: if we miss a deadline, we cover the late fees.
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Frequently asked questions.
How much does the West Virginia annual report cost?
West Virginia sets the fee, and it varies widely, from nothing in a few states to a modest or substantial amount in others, sometimes flat and sometimes based on revenue, shares, or entity type. Because the figure changes and differs by entity, we show the current West Virginia amount before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page.
Does West Virginia charge different annual report fees by entity type?
Often yes: West Virginia frequently sets different fees, and sometimes different forms and schedules, for LLCs versus corporations versus nonprofits, and corporations sometimes owe more. Filing under the wrong classification causes errors. We confirm the correct West Virginia fee and form for your exact entity type so you pay the right amount on the right report, not a guess.
Are there late fees if I miss the West Virginia deadline?
A flat $50 for each delinquent annual report, and $100 for a delinquent biennial one. West Virginia is one of the few states whose statute lets the Secretary of State waive or reduce it for circumstances beyond the filer's control. Grounds arise 60 days after the report is due, notice goes by certified mail, and at least 30 days' notice of the dissolution date must follow. Reinstatement then costs $25 for the application plus $25 for each missed year of report fees plus the $50 yearly late fee, with a Tax Division letter of good standing, and the window is only two years. We track your West Virginian due date and file automatically, so the question does not arise.
Who has to file the West Virginia annual report?
Most registered entities: LLCs, corporations, and often nonprofits and foreign entities registered in West Virginia generally must file on West Virginia's schedule to stay active, though a few states exempt certain types. If you are registered in West Virginia, assume you file unless told otherwise. We confirm your West Virginia obligation, and keep a reliable agent in place to receive the notices.
How often is the West Virginia annual report due?
It depends on West Virginia: many states require it every year, some every two years, and the due date may track your formation anniversary or a fixed calendar date. The cadence is not intuitive. We track your specific West Virginia schedule on a compliance calendar so you never miss the cycle or misjudge a biennial year.
Can I pay the West Virginia fee and file myself?
Yes, you can always file directly with West Virginia; it does not require a service. People use us to avoid missing the non-obvious deadline, to keep every entity's filings in one place, and to have the report reviewed before submission. It is a safety net against the most common cause of losing good standing, not a requirement, and the choice is yours.
Does File.Business handle the West Virginia annual report?
Yes. We track your West Virginia due date, prepare the correct report for your entity type, pass the state fee through at cost, and file on time, with the confirmation returned to your records. It turns an easy-to-miss West Virginia deadline into something handled automatically on your compliance calendar.
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