If you formed your LLC in West Virginia and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Letter of Good Standing” from the West Virginia State Tax Department.
There is no charge for a Letter of Good Standing from the West Virginia State Tax.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a West Virginia LLC.
A West Virginia Letter of Good Standing is a document issued by the West Virginia State Tax Department that confirms your West Virginia LLC complies with state filing and payment requirements, and it lets other businesses, lenders, and others know your West Virginia LLC exists and is actively registered in West Virginia.
The best way to get a Certificate of Good Standing from the West Virginia State Tax Department is online:
Step 1. Visit West Virginia State Tax Department website and log in to your West Virginia business tax account.
Step 2. Once logged in, select “Request for Certificate of Good Standing” from the menu.
Step 3. Confirm your West Virginia LLC information and enter payment information for the $20 fee.
Step 4. You’ll receive your Certificate of Good Standing within two business days.
Step 5. Print out the certificate and keep it for your records.
Note: If you can’t log in to West Virginia State Tax Department website or if you have other questions, contact West Virginia State Tax Department directly at (304)558-3333 or email them at taxinfo@wvstax.com.
A West Virginia LLC may fail to be in good standing if it has any of the following issues:
If your West Virginia LLC has lost its good standing status, you’ll need to address any issues and pay all fees due before West Virginia State Tax Department will grant a Certificate of Good Standing.
You should also review West Virginia State Tax Department website for specific instructions on how to restore the West Virginia LLC’s good standing.
Finally, contact West Virginia State Tax Department if you have any questions or need more information. West Virginia State Tax Department can be contacted at 304-558-3333 or taxinfo@wvstax.com.
No, you must have an online West Virginia business tax account to request a Certificate of Good Standing from West Virginia State Tax Department.
The West Virginia State Tax Department charges a fee of $20 for West Virginia LLC Certificate of Good Standing.
West Virginia State Tax Department typically processes West Virginia LLC Certificates of Good Standing orders within two business days.
Yes, West Virginia LLC Certificate of Good Standing can be used as proof that your West Virginia LLC is currently in good standing and may be required for registering an LLC in another state.
You can request West Virginia LLC Certificate of Good Standing at any time by visiting West Virginia State Tax Department website and logging into your West Virginia business tax account. The fee for West Virginia LLC Certificate of Good Standing is $20.00. West Virginia State Tax Department typically processes West Virginia LLC Certificate of Good Standing orders within two business days.
West Virginia State Tax Department must approve the West Virginia LLC’s restoration of good standing before a Certificate of Good Standing can be issued.