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EIN in West Virginia (WV)

How to get an EIN for your West Virginia business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. West Virginia has 3-6.5% state income tax.

Getting an EIN in West Virginia follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. West Virginia (WV) has 3-6.5% state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

West Virginia

EIN in West Virginia (WV)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | West Virginia (WV) | | State Income Tax | 3-6.5% state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $100 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | State Tax Department | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs West Virginia State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and West Virginia state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • West Virginia State Tax ID — From State Tax Department, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in West Virginia

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

West Virginia Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with State Tax Department for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a West Virginia EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. West Virginia does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in West Virginia?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does West Virginia have a state tax ID?

Yes. West Virginia issues its own state tax registration through the State Tax Department. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in West Virginia.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in West Virginia?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). West Virginia LLC formation costs $100 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the West Virginia state income tax rate?

West Virginia has 3-6.5% state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for West Virginia state taxes.

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