West Virginia Foreign For Profit Corporation

Foreign For Profit Corporation Name
 
• The name must contain the word "Company," "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an thereof. The name must not be the same as or deceptively similar to a name already in use by another existing corporation or foreign corporation qualified to do business in West Virginia, without written consent of the other corporation, or by a court order establishing the right of the applicant to use the name. The name must not imply a purpose other than that stated in the articles of incorporation. The words "Engineer" or "Engineering" cannot be used unless the corporate purpose is professional engineering, and one or more of the incorporators is a registered professional engineer.

Check for the availability of the corporate name in West Virginia. Preliminary information is available by phone at (304) 558-8000. To reserve your name, file an application for a name reservation with a $15.00 fee. If approved, the name will be held for 120 days. If an insurance company, list your NAIC number, if you have one. Insurance companies are subject to and must adhere to the naming provisions o WV Code §33-1-12.

Obtain a certificate of good standing or certificate of existence from your state of incorporation dated during your current tax year.

Mail or deliver to the Secretary of State the following as a packet:
- Good standing certificate or certificate of existence from state of incorporation.
- Original application(s) for certificate of authority, with original signature of an officer of the corporation.
- A resolution of your board of directors adopting a DBA if your home state name is not available in W.Va. (see 3.a.)
- A check for the correct fee, payable to Secretary of State.
- Insurance companies include a copy of the Certificate of Authority issued by the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner
for your current tax year or a copy of the written approval of the charter from the Offices of the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner.
 
• Certificate of Authority containing the following information
  • The name of the corporation as it is registered in its home state
  • Address of the principal office of the corporation
  • Mailing address, if different, from above address
  • Corporate name to be used in W. Va.
  • Address of registered office in West Virginia, if any
  • Mailing address in WV, if different, from above
  • Proposed purpose(s) for transaction of business in WV
  • Properly designated person to whom notice of process may be sent, if any
  • Corporate status information
  • Contact and Signature Information
• Filling Fees
  • Filing Fee $100.00
  
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