Forms

We strongly recommend completing required administrative filings with the state online when possible to save time and minimize the costs associated with manual filing methods (longer processing times, paper, ink, office supplies, labor, etc.). Most agencies provide paper versions of filing forms. Visit the links below to access the forms.

Basic Forms for Registering a Business in West Virginia


  • Application for Name Reservation - Reserve for a period of 120 days through the Secretary of Sate the business name you want to use when registering a business formed or qualified through the Secretary of State's Office. This form does not reserve names for sole proprietorships, general partnerships, joint ventures or associations formed through the State Tax Department.

  • Register a New WV Business - New West Virginia-formed (domestic) entities can register online through Secretary of State the following business structures:  corporation, limited liability company (LLC), professional limited liability company (PLLC), cooperative association, limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), voluntary association, business trust, or unincorporated non-profit association.

  • Register an Out-of-State (Foreign) Business - Out-of-state (foreign) entities can register online through Secretary of Sate the following business structures: corporation, limited liability company (LLC), professional limited liability company (PLLC), cooperative association, limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), voluntary association, business trust, or unincorporated non-profit association.





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