West Virginia Business License Overview
All applicants must have a valid West Virginia Business Registration Certificate prior to obtaining a City of Huntington Business License. The WV State Tax Department is located at 1124 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Contact: By phone at 304.558.3333 or online at WV One Stop Business Portal.
Business Licensing Process in West Virginia
Starting a business in West Virginia will mean potentially registering with a number of federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s take a look at common licenses and permits a business will register for in West Virginia.
Applying for a Business License in West Virginia
How much does it cost to get a business license in WV? The cost of a General Municipal Business License is $20.00.
To get a West Virginia business license:
- Register new business using BUS-APP form online or request hard copy.
- Register through WV One Stop Business Portal. At least five cities have extra license requirements.
- Even if not filing sales tax or hiring, obtain registration certificate.
- Also get city business license and other regulatory licenses. Check if any expire and renewal requirements.
- Besides $30 registration certificate, costs vary for other licenses.
Do WV business licenses expire?
The Secretary of State keeps state seals. Sole proprietors with no employees can use Social Security number.