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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in West Virginia (2026)

Filing an LLC in West Virginia costs $100 in state fees. The fastest route listed is 1 hour, +$500 on top of the filing fee ($600 all in). Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Cheapest vs fastest in West Virginia

RouteWhat you getState cost
Cheapest5 to 10 business days, no extra cost$100
Fast, no extra feeNone listed—
Paid laneNext business day$125
Paid lane2 hours$350
Paid lane1 hour$600

Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is $25 afterwards.

What the West Virginia Secretary of State says

Customer Order Request (in the LLD-1 packet): "Standard (5-10 business days) - No additional cost"; next business day $25, in-person same day $25, 2-hour $250, 1-hour $500, in addition to the filing fee; expedite can be chosen online.

Processing and expedite, read October 1, 2026

Best overall in West Virginia

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in West Virginia?

The cheapest route is the plain filing at $100, with the state’s stated turnaround of 5 to 10 business days, no extra cost.

What is the fastest way to file an LLC in West Virginia?

The fastest route listed is 1 hour, +$500 on top of the filing fee ($600 all in).

How much does it cost to expedite a West Virginia LLC?

The state lists 3 options: next business day (+$25); 2 hours (+$250); 1 hour (+$500).

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