How Do I Look Up a Business License in WV? Obtaining a West Virginia State Tax ID Number

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To get a WV state tax ID number:

  • Call 1-800-829-4933 to request the SS-4 forms from the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Apply for your FEIN by mail, phone, or by visiting www.irs.gov.
  1. Register your new business using the "BUS-APP Business Application Instruction and Form Booklet." This form is available online or by requesting a hard copy from the state department.
  2. Register through the WV One Stop Business Portal. Note that at least five cities in West Virginia have additional licensing requirements.
  3. The WV State Tax Department is located at 1124 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301. You can contact them at 304.558.3333 or online at www.business4wv.com. The cost for a General Municipal Business License is $20.00.

To find out if someone has a business license in West Virginia, you can contact the State Tax Department using the provided contact information.

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