When a company stops doing business in West Virginia, it's very important to file formal papers to end the company's legal existence. If the company isn't formally dissolved or withdrawn, additional tax liabilities can build, and the officers required to sign the form often move on and can't be contacted easily. File Statement of Intent to Dissolve. Pay company liabilities and distribute assets. File Articles of Dissolution.
SOS requests clearances from agencies.
Certificate of dissolution issued when all clearances received. SOS requests clearances from agencies. Certificate of dissolution issued when all clearances received. Make sure taxes, worker's comp and unemployment comp are paid. File Statement of Withdrawal.