State Web Site:  www.WestVirginia.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in West Virginia.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

West Virginia - Business Registration Applications & Instructions

Licensing/Registration:

West Virginia - PEO Licensing Application

West Virginia - PEO Statute

Unemployment Insurance:

West Virginia - Combined Business Registration (PDF Form)

West Virginia - Combined Business Registration (On-Line)

New Business Rate:  2.70%
Wage Limit:  $8,000
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site - West Virginia Unemployment Department

State Taxes:

West Virginia - Combined Business Registration (PDF Form)

West Virginia - Combined Business Registration (On-Line)

Agency Web Site - West Virginia State Tax Dept.

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau –  See:  www.brickstreet.com

West Virginia requires PEO registration.
See:  Employee Leasing Regulations

Exclusive remedy applies to the PEO & Client.

Agency Web Site - West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner

Also see:  www.brickstreet.com

Benefit Plans:

Client-sponsored health plans and PEO-sponsored health plans are not addressed in West Virginia laws or regulations.

Agency Web Site - West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner