How To Start A West Virginia Sole Proprietorship
When you’re starting a business, choosing your business structure is one of the first decisions you’ll make. Business structures set the tone for how the organization will operate, be taxed, and the level of liability protection it offers. The structure you pick could also affect future tasks in the startup process, such as raising funds […]
How to Form a Corporation in West Virginia
The Corporation is a business structure that provides personal liability protection by separating the owner’s personal assets from the assets of the business. Thus, a corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business, while the owners (known as shareholders) are not. Corporation Pros Corporations provide liability protection for the shareholders A corporation can […]
How To Get A Free West Virginia EIN
Not every small business will need one, but a common registration for many businesses in West Virginia is the Employer Identification Number, otherwise known as an EIN. This number is used as a business’s identification for tax purposes and is required for various business activities, such as opening a bank account, hiring employees, and filing […]
How To File A West Virginia Annual Report
One requirement for maintaining a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or corporation in West Virginia is filing an Annual Report. The Report confirms and updates the information of a registered business entity each year with the West Virginia Secretary of State. Related: Guide to forming a West Virginia LLC Who Needs to File a West Virginia […]
West Virginia Business License Basics
Starting a small business in West Virginia often means registering with several federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s review common West Virginia business license registrations so your business starts off right. Related: Guide to starting a business in West Virginia Setting Up the Business Before you can apply for business licenses, you should first establish the […]
Guide To Hiring Employees In West Virginia
Hiring your first employee as a new business owner is both an exciting and frightening experience. Not only do you have a person relying on you to pay them so they can provide for their family while balancing the cash flow needs of your business, but there is also a lot of paperwork and laws […]
How To Get A West Virginia Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption
If you’re a West Virginia business owner, did you know that you can get a West Virginia Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption and not pay sales tax on certain purchases? Learn more about what a West Virginia Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption is, how to get one, and more. Related: How to start a business […]
How to Register For A West Virginia Sales Tax Permit
Most businesses starting in West Virginia that are selling products or services will need to register for a sales tax permit, which is often referred to as a seller’s permit, sales tax license, sales tax number, or sales tax registration. The sales and use tax permit is obtained through the state of West Virginia State […]
Should I Use A West Virginia Registered Agent Service?
A West Virginia registered agent (also referred to as a resident agent or statutory agent in some states) is a person or company designated to be the official point of contact for a company. The purpose of a registered agent is to receive service of process (legal mail such as a summons, subpoena, or lawsuit) […]
West Virginia DBA / Trade Name Registration In 4 Easy Steps
If you’re planning to start a business in West Virginia under a name other than your own, you may need to register for a business name. Business name registration is commonly referred to as a West Virginia DBA, “Doing Business As, or Assumed Name, but is officially referred to as a Trade Name. To see […]