Nonprofit · West Virginia · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in West Virginia

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

To form

$25

Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation)

First year with the state

~$50

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$25

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $274 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 nonprofit in West Virginia?

West Virginia charges $25 to file the Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit Corporation).

What does a nonprofit 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 nonprofit 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.

Not sure a nonprofit is right?

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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.