Corporation · West Virginia · 2026

What a corporation really costs in West Virginia

Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in West Virginia, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$100

Articles of Incorporation

First year with the state

~$125

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$100

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $349 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • West Virginia annual reportEvery year by June 30. File Jan 1-June 30 each year starting the calendar year after formation; $75 after June 30 for profit entities ($50 for nonprofits). Entities with 5+ years of on-time filing may elect biennial reporting from July 1, 2026.$25

How fast

  • 24-Hour expedite+$25
  • 2-Hour expedite+$250
  • 1-Hour expedite+$500

Questions

How much does it cost to form a corporation in West Virginia?

West Virginia charges $100 to file the Articles of Incorporation.

What does a corporation cost every year in West Virginia?

West Virginia annual report: $25, every year by June 30 (File Jan 1-June 30 each year starting the calendar year after formation; $75 after June 30 for profit entities ($50 for nonprofits). Entities with 5+ years of on-time filing may elect biennial reporting from July 1, 2026.).

Can I expedite a corporation filing in West Virginia?

Yes: 24-Hour expedite for $25, 2-Hour expedite for $250, 1-Hour expedite for $500, on top of the filing fee.

What if my corporation was formed in another state?

To do business in West Virginia you register as a foreign entity: Application for Certificate of Authority, $100.

Not sure a corporation is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in West Virginia.

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Source: https://sos.wv.gov/media/335/download?inline= · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.