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Va. Code §33-46A and WVSCR 114-85, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) (or Group) must obtain a license in the State of West Virginia. Our office has provided instructions and the required application form to become licensed in our State. If the space provided on the form is insufficient, attach additional pages.  Failure to submit a complete application including all applicable supporting documentation and fees will delay processing and may result in denial of licensure. Applications must be mailed in as we must have original signatures of the responsible applicant. The application fees are non-refundable.\nThe legal business name is the name that will appear on the registration and is the actual name under which the PEO will conduct business. If the applicant for registration is a business entity, this is normally the name registered with the West Virginia Secretary of State. If there is a fictitious business name, list that name also (e.g. XYZ Corporation dba XYZ Professional Employer Organization). If you are going to operate under your own personal given name, this will also be your business name.\nAddress of Record:  The address provided on the application will be the address of record and any correspondence from our office will be directed there. Any changes to the address of record should be timely communicated to our office.\nRegular License Application Instructions:\nComplete a Professional Employer Organization Application (Form PEO-1).\nRemit a $300.00 non-refundable application filing fee made payable to the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner.\nProvide a list by jurisdiction of each name under which the PEO has operated in the preceding five (5) years, including any alternative names, names of predecessors, and if known, names of successor business entities.\nProvide a statement of ownership which includes the names and business experience of any person who, acting individually or in concert with one or more other persons, owns or controls, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the equity interests of the PEO.\nProvide a statement of management which includes the names of all officers and any person who has the authority to act as a senior executive officer of the PEO with evidence of their business experience.\nProvide the most recent audited financial statement, which may not be older than thirteen (13) months. The financial statement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP and audited by an independent CPA.\nProvide a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or securities with a minimum market value of $100,000.00 if the PEO has less than $100,000.00 in working capital as reflected in the financial statements or does not have a recent audited financial statement.\nProvide a complete and current listing of all client-employers located in West Virginia or who have employees in West Virginia. We will need copies of the Client Service Agreements and certificate of insurance covering the client.\nList the name and address of all officers, directors, partners and shareholders owning 10% or more of any stock in the corporation.\nResident PEO’s organized as a corporation must provide a copy of the corporation’s Article of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of West Virginia. Partnerships must provide a copy of the Partnership Agreement, or an affidavit signed by all parties that no written partnership exists. Limited partnerships must provide a copy of the Certificate of Limited Partnership. 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