West Virginia LLC and West Virginia Corporation

Filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State Corporations Division

West Virginia Corporation Names

The West Virginia Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company" or "Limited." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

West Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The West Virginia Limited Liability Company (West Virginia LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," "LLC," "LC," "L.L.C." or "L.C." The word "Limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." And the word "Company" as "Co." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

An increase in shares may cause an increase in initial filing fees.

Registered Agent

A corporation must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. West Virginia prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

The stock transfer ledger must be kept at the principal corporate office.