Annual reports with the Secretary of State in West Virginia are official documents that businesses are required to file each year to provide updated information about their company, such as current officers, business address, and financial status. These reports help the state government maintain accurate records of all registered businesses operating within the state.
There are 3 different ways to file an annual report in West Virginia depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in West Virginia or use Mosey to do it.
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West Virginia Registration Renewal for LLP
Foreign limited liability partnerships must file a Statement of Registration (Form LLP-1) with the West Virginia Secretary of State to renew their registration every two years by the anniversary of their foreign qualification date.
Establish a Registered Agent
You must continually maintain a registered agent in West Virginia to accept service of process. Your registered agent can be an individual who resides in West Virginia or a company registered with the Secretary of State that has a business office in West Virginia.
Obtain Liability Insurance
You must carry at least $1 million of liability insurance at all times that covers the partners and partnership for of omissions, negligence, wrongful acts, misconduct and malpractice.
File Statement of Registration
Log in to your West Virginia Business One Stop account to file a Statement of Registration of Domestic or Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (Form LLP-1) and pay the filing fees with the Secretary of State online.
West Virginia Annual Report for LLP
Limited liability partnerships formed in West Virginia are required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. You must file your report between January 1 and June 30 of each year following the calendar year in which your business is registered.
File Annual Report
Log in to your WV One Stop account to file your annual report.
West Virginia Annual Report for Corporation, LLC
All businesses registered with the West Virginia Secretary of State are required to file an annual report. You must file your report between January 1 and June 30 of each year following the calendar year in which your business is registered.
File Annual Report
Log in to your WV One Stop account to file your annual report.
What else do I need to know?
There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.
Maintaining a Registered Agent
Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in West Virginia.
Other Taxes
In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in West Virginia.
