Intro
If you hired a remote employee in West Virginia and are trying to figure out how to complete a West Virginia state payroll tax registration, you shouldn’t have to read through a super long post written for clicks.
We wrote this guide for founders, HR leaders, and finance / legal / accounting leaders who:
Just want straight, to the point directions on where to go, or
HATE doing this type of work, and are looking for a tool like AbstractOps to streamline it.
If you're either of these types of people, read on!
West Virginia Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
West Virginia One Stop Business Portal
- West Virginia uses this one stop dashboard to complete registrations for Secretary of State, withholding, unemployment, and any filings.
- Withholding account (DOR) numbers will come in the mail ~10 days after registration
- Unemployment account (DOL) numbers will come through email ~4 weeks after registration
How long does West Virginia typically take to process registrations?
More than 4 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Not required if the only in-state activity is the presence of a remote employee.
West Virginia One Stop Business
Here's a West Virginia specific guide we put together to save you some aggravation trying to figure it out.
There is an easier way
Use AbstractOps to eliminate the confusion and anxiety of payroll tax registrations.DOL Notes}}While this guide should save you time on West Virginia registrations, if you find yourself feeling anxious about eliminating compliance risk at a larger scale, you'll likely want to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
