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Secretary of State > Business > Start a West Virginia Business

Start a West Virginia Business

Start a West Virginia Business
Choose a Business Structure
Reserve/Register a Business Name
Register a New Business
Business Plan Assistance

The resources below will help get your new West Virginia business up and running as quickly as possible. A person must be at least 18 years of age to start a business in West Virginia (see WV Code sections 2-2-10, 55-1-1, and 56-4-9). Have your initial Secretary of State registration fee waived if your business is veteran-owned or if you are a West Virginia-resident young entrepreneur age 18 to 29.

Choose a Business Structure
New Business Startup Wizard
Reserve/Register a Business Name
Register a New Business
Business Plan Assistance

Choose a Business Structure
Reserve/Register a Business Name
Register a New Business
Business Plan Assistance

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Office of the Secretary of State
State Capitol Building
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-6000
Fax: (304) 558-0900
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683
Investigations Hotline: (877) 372-8398

WV One Stop Business Center
13 Kanawha Blvd. W.
Suite 201
Charleston, WV 25302

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-8000
Fax: (304) 558-8381
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683

North Central WV Business Hub
153 West Main Street
Suite G- Third Floor
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 367-2775
Fax: (304) 627-2243

Eastern Panhandle Business Hub
229 East Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 356-2654
Fax: (304) 260-4360