How to Invoice as a Virtual Assistant in West Virginia

How to invoice as a virtual assistant in West Virginia: WV sales tax 6.00% (applies to services), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under W. Va. Code §47-6-5. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
7 days
Deposit
0%
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1. West Virginia-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.00% state rate. Services billed to WV customers must include sales tax. State 6%; many services taxable; combined 6-7%.
  • Late-fee cap: West Virginia statute W. Va. Code §47-6-5 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract — courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in West Virginia get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Virtual Assistant line items + standard terms

Every virtual assistant invoice in West Virginia should itemize work clearly. Standard virtual assistants use Net 7 terms with no deposit required.

  • Hourly support — billed by hour (~$45 default).
  • Retainer (monthly hours) — billed by flat.

3. Virtual Assistant licensing in West Virginia

No license required.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. West Virginia customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,250
State
WV
Net terms
7 days
Deposit
0%

West Virginia metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

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