Register your out-of-state business to do business in West Virginia.

Foreign qualification is what West Virginia requires when an entity formed in another state wants to legally transact business in West Virginia. This guide walks through when it is required, the documents needed, the $150 fee, and the process.

When you need to foreign-qualify in West Virginia

West Virginia requires foreign qualification when an out-of-state entity is doing business in the state. Triggers include:

• Physical office or storefront in West Virginia.
• Employees working in West Virginia.
• Real property ownership in West Virginia.
• Holding a bank account or credit line for West Virginia-located operations.
• Recurring contracts or sales with West Virginia customers.
• Licenses or permits requiring entity registration.