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How to Register Your Business in West Virginia
Is your company hiring an employee in West Virginia, but based in another state? Learn how to register your business in just a few simple steps.


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Read Story →West Virginia is the only state that lies completely within the Appalachian Mountain region. There’s a reason John Denver described West Virginia as “almost heaven”; it is often regarded as one of the most scenic states in the U.S. The Mountain State is also home to a number of historical sites, including, most famously, Harpers Ferry. Chances are, if your next employee is a West Virginian, they won’t want to leave. Fortunately, in this era of remote work, collaborating across state lines is easy.Bringing on a new employee can be exciting, but there’s often a lot to do as well. You want to onboard your new hire as quickly and smoothly as possible to ensure their success at your organization. But before you get started with onboarding, you’ll need to register your company with the state of West Virginia.
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Register your business in West Virginia in two easy steps:
- First, you’ll need to create an account with the West Virginia One Stop Business Portal.
- Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be able to register with the West Virginia State Tax Department to receive your Withholding Account Number and with WorkForce West Virginia to receive your Unemployment Compensation Account Number.
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