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West Virginia Annual Report: Due Date, Fee & Late Penalty

Last verified: 2026-10-03 against the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing Division and other official sources listed below

Short answer: West Virginia LLCs file the Annual Report each year (between January 1 and June 30 each year; fee $25). Corporations: between January 1 and June 30 each year, fee $25.

West Virginia annual report due date calculator

Pick the entity type and formation date to get your exact next due dates, fee and late penalty.

West Virginia · LLC

Annual Report: Between January 1 and June 30 each year

State fee
$25
If you file late
$50 late fee if paid after June 30 ($75 total)

Verified 2026-10-03 against 2 official sources: [1] sos.wv.gov [2] sos.wv.gov

West Virginia LLC: Annual Report

Due
Between January 1 and June 30 each year
How often
Every year
First report
Between January 1 and June 30 of the year after the LLC registers with the Secretary of State
Filing window
January 1 - June 30
State fee
$25 — File online through the WV One Stop Business Portal or by mail
Late fee
$50 late fee if paid after June 30 ($75 total)
Dissolution
Failure to file by June 30 may result in monetary penalties and administrative dissolution (or revocation for out-of-state entities)

Sources: [1] sos.wv.gov · [2] sos.wv.gov

West Virginia corporation: Annual Report

Due
Between January 1 and June 30 each year
How often
Every year
First report
Between January 1 and June 30 of the year after the corporation registers with the Secretary of State
Filing window
January 1 - June 30
State fee
$25 — File online through the WV One Stop Business Portal or by mail
Late fee
$50 late fee if paid after June 30 ($75 total)
Dissolution
Failure to file by June 30 may result in monetary penalties and administrative dissolution (or revocation for out-of-state entities)

Sources: [1] sos.wv.gov · [2] sos.wv.gov

Foreign (out-of-state) LLCs and corporations registered in West Virginia

  • LLC: Out-of-state entities registered in West Virginia file the same $25 annual report by June 30; non-filers face revocation
  • Corporation: Same $25 annual report by June 30; non-filers face revocation

Good to know

  • WV Code 59-1-2a sets the $25 annual report fee and the January 1 - June 30 filing period.

West Virginia annual report FAQ

When is the West Virginia LLC annual report due?

Annual Report: Between January 1 and June 30 each year. First report: Between January 1 and June 30 of the year after the LLC registers with the Secretary of State. Use the calculator on this page with your formation date to get the exact date.

How much is the West Virginia annual report fee?

LLC: $25 (File online through the WV One Stop Business Portal or by mail). Corporation: $25 (File online through the WV One Stop Business Portal or by mail). These are state fees; portal or card fees may apply.

What happens if I file my West Virginia annual report late?

LLCs: $50 late fee if paid after June 30 ($75 total). Failure to file by June 30 may result in monetary penalties and administrative dissolution (or revocation for out-of-state entities). Corporations: $50 late fee if paid after June 30 ($75 total).

Where do I file the West Virginia annual report?

With the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing Division, online at onestop.wv.gov/.

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General information, not legal advice. Confirm current fees and deadlines with the West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing Division before filing.