West Virginia

WV Starting a Business

Provides help with various aspects of starting and running a business such as business registration, trade name registration and applications, business plan help, business structures, financing, tax information and more.

Many people that do a startup in West Virginia form a West Virginia LLC.

Sometimes it makes more sense to incorporate in West Virginia with a West Virginia corporation, which can be designated as a West Virginia S corporation later on for tax purposes.

Either way, we like to recommend Northwest Registered Agent for business startups because of their suite of business maintenance tools and great customer service.

Business Forms Help with financing, trade assistance, small business assistance programs, and more..	Small Business Administration. The contact information for your local Small Business Administration (SBA) office. The SBA offers advice, assistance, and small business loans.
Trade Name Registration Information on how and where to register your company's trade name, and how to find out if your trade name is available.	SBDC  Small Bus. Development Centers The contact information for your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office. The SBDC offers business planning assistance and other reference material.