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West Virginia Registered Agent

Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

West Virginia Registered Agent / Resident Agent

Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year

Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.

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Change of Agent

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Why you need a Registered Agent?

West Virginia State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

If you need Registered agent in other State than West Virginia click here.
We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.

State Fee for changing West Virginia Registered Agent

For Corporations & LLCs – Changes to Registered Agent: $15.00

Registered Agent Requirements

The registered agent must have a business office identical to the registered office and must be either: (1) an individual residing in the state, or (2) a corporation with authority to transact business in the state.

West Virginia Annual Report

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Annual Reports for West Virginia Corporations & LLCs

Annual reports for LLCs are $25 and are due by April 1st of every year directly to the Secretary of State. Effective July 1st 2008, WV SOS will require corporations to file annual reports as ell. The annual reports will be due July 1st of each year, and the filing fee will be $25.

If you need help, we can file the annual report for you. Our fee is only $15. To order our service, please click on the following link:

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Additional Services

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West Virginia Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.

WEST VIRGINIA CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

WEST VIRGINIA APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

WEST VIRGINIA REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

WEST VIRGINIA AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the West Virginia Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!

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Foreign qualification fees

U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
$150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
$99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.

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BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

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FAQ

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West Virginia Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

No, domestic corporations are not required to renew. However, foreign corporation seeking to do business in West Virginia are required to do so on an annual basis.

How do I incorporate in West Virginia?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate West Virginia agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. . The registered agent must have a business office identical to the registered office and must be either: (1) an individual residing in West Virginia, or (2) a corporation with authority to transact business in the state. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in West Virginia?

One or more are required.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in West Virginia?

One or more as defined in the entity’s bylaws. You are encouraged, though not required, to list the initial directors in the articles of incorporation. This will save time when you file your annual report as you will be required to list all of them at that time.

Are corporations in West Virginia required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. An annual return must be filed by July 1st of each year.

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Why West Virginia?

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Why incorporate in West Virginia?

Business Information & Rankings

  • West Virginia is the largest producer of oil and natural gas east of the Mississippi River. The state ranks 33rd in the nation for oil production and 11th for natural gas production. It also ranks 2nd in coal production.
  • West Virginia has the 7th lowest cost of living rate in the U.S. (American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association)
  • West Virginia has the 6th lowest industrial electricity rate in the nation.

Cost of living

For Charleston, WV (2005)Index Score
Composite:90.1
Housing:80.6
Utilities:103.7
Misc. Goods & Services:92.7

Crime Rate

West Virginia has the 7th lowest overall crime ranking in the U.S. (FBI, 2004)

Fees & Taxes

Business Inventory Tax
Taxed.

Corporate Income Tax
West Virginia’s corporate tax structure consists of a flat 9% rate on all corporate income. West Virginia also imposes a “Business Franchise Tax” of $0.70 per $100 of taxable capital, or a minimum of $50.

Personal Income Tax
West Virginia’s income tax system is composed of five brackets with a top rate of 6.5% starting at an income level of $60,000.

Personal Property Tax
West Virginia is one of the 38 states that collect property taxes at both the state and local levels. West Virginia does not impose a tax on intangible assets such as bank accounts, stocks or bonds.

State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 6.00%
Machinery Rate: none

West Virginia provides a refund for services, machinery, supplies and materials directly used or consumed in the activities of manufacturing, etc.

Unemployment Insurance
West Virginia’s new employers’ rate is 2.7% for 3 years.

Advantages of Incorporating a Business in West Virginia

Date: 03/27/2019 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Advantages of Incorporating a Business in West Virginia

Will a start-up company in West Virginia achieve sustainable growth? What are the possible benefits of conducting business in this state? Economically, West Virginia has been quite strong and the Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017 was $67.83 billion, which is quite a rise from the $62.16 billion in 2007. According to West Virginia Economic Outlook 2018-2022 Report published by Bureau of Business & Economic Research, the energy sector is considered an important driver of economic activity in the state. One of the key industries in the energy sector according to the report includes the natural gas industry, which peaked in terms of production growth by the end of 2014. One of the areas that the state economy excelled in is export where approximately $3.7 billion was generated through trading during the first two quarters of 2017.

Setting up an LLC or Corporation – Advantages

You can choose to register a new company in West Virginia as a Domestic Corporation, Foreign Corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC’s), Non-Profit Corporations, and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP’s). Each type of business entity has its own set of advantages. Let’s look at the advantage of forming the most common forms of business entities.

Advantage#1: Salient benefits of Corporation or LLC formation

Corporation

  • West Virginia Tax Credits: If you register a new business in West Virginia as a corporation, you can take advantage of the following tax credits:
    – Corporate Headquarters Relocation Credit: If you are planning to relocate your business or corporate headquarters to West Virginia and also create a minimum of 15 new jobs then you will be entitled to this tax credit. This is a non-transferable and non-refundable credit that can be used for offsetting up to 100 percent of occupation and business tax as well as corporate net income tax liability. You can benefit from this credit for a period of 13 years. Download Information and Application
    – Economic Opportunity Tax Credit: If you register a new company in West Virginia then you can avail of this tax credit. You will have help in creating a minimum of 20 new jobs and also make a qualified investment in a business facility. This will ensure an offset of up to 80% of the corporate net income tax that can be attributed to a qualified investment. Sample Application
    – High-Tech Manufacturing Credit: As a part of this tax credit, you will have to create a minimum of 20 new jobs and your business should be involved in manufacturing certain peripheral and computer equipment, semi-conductors, and electronic components. The benefit is that you will receive a tax credit that will offset 100% of the occupation and business tax as well as corporate net income tax for a period of 20 consecutive years.
  • Change in Ownership: If you have formed an S Corporation in West Virginia then sale, purchase, as well as gifting of stock can facilitate changes in ownership. The changes can take place without disturbing the ability of the corporation to conduct its business.

LLC

Business Incentive Programs: If you register a new company in West Virginia as an LLC then there are a variety of business incentive programs that you can benefit from. These include, popular programs like:

  • Energy Incentives: The state offers businesses a variety of energy incentives including Residential solar energy tax credit, Tax exemption and special property tax assessment for commercial wind energy and Sales tax exemption for ENERGY STAR products
  • Community Development Incentive Programs: If you register a new business in West Virginia, you can take advantage of several programs being administered by The Department of Commerce and that includes grants like:
    – Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG)
    – Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
    – Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
  • Sales & Use Tax Exemption: Your business can benefit from sales & use tax exemption in the state if it is offering the following sales and services:
    – Sales of radio or television broadcasting time
    – Magazine and newspaper advertising space for advertisement of goods and services
    – Construction, repair, alteration, decoration or improvement of real property
    – Sales of day care center services
    – Mobility enhancing equipment and prosthetic devices
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  • Flexible Profit Distribution: A start-up company in Vermont which is an LLC has the benefit of being able to select different ways of distribution of profits unlike a partnership where the distribution is 50-50.

Advantage#2: Other Business Incentive Programs

West Virginia offers small businesses and medium or large enterprises a strong infrastructure that enhances business operations anywhere in the state. It is the wide variety of incentive programs that provides a start-up company in West Virginia a platform that helps businesses to achieve higher growth. Some of the popular program categories are:

  • Incentive Programs in the Opportunity Zone: The Opportunity Zones (OZ) Program is just perfect for a start-up company in West Virginia or a business that is relocating to this state. In order to benefit from this program, you will have to establish your business in an Opportunity Zone in the state. This program has been implemented by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). One of the benefits for businesses in this zone is the preferential tax treatment that they will receive and this will encourage growth and revitalize areas that are facing economic challenges. List of designated OZ
  • Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone (CAEZ): If you register a new company in West Virginia then you can benefit from the “Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community (EZ/EC) Initiative”, which is integral to CAEZ. You can benefit from several funding and tax incentives like the Small Business Micro Loan Program. Map of CAEZ Service Area

Are there any Disadvantages of Incorporating in West Virginia?

If you are wondering if there are any disadvantages if you register a new company in West Virginia then it is important to know that every state has its own advantages and disadvantages. Similarly, every business also has its own advantages and disadvantages or pros and cons. The disadvantages in the state of West Virginia are specific to the type of business entity you form. For example, a limited liability company has a “Limited Life” while the process of incorporation takes more time than other forms of organization.

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