A West Virginia Corporate Ownership Statement is a legal document filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State that identifies the owners and directors of a corporation in the state of West Virginia. It must be signed by an officer of the corporation, and the signature must be notarized. The statement is used to maintain the corporation's legal status and to keep accurate records of the ownership of the corporation. This document is also known as a West Virginia Corporate Disclosure Statement. The two main types of West Virginia Corporate Ownership Statements are Articles of Incorporation and Annual Reports. The Articles of Incorporation provide information about the corporation's name, purpose, and number of authorized shares. The Annual Report includes information about the corporation's financial information and any changes in its officers and directors.