To require the Secretary of the State’s Office to issue Tax ID numbers when registering a business in lieu of the State Tax Department.

HB 4729 requires West Virginia's Secretary of State to issue state tax identification numbers to businesses during registration, replacing the current process handled by the State Tax Department. This affects all new and existing businesses registering in West Virginia, as they would receive their tax ID number directly from the Secretary of State's office after July 1, 2026. The bill creates a "one-stop" online portal for businesses to handle permits, fees, and tax-related filings (though not tax payments or returns), with the Secretary of State coordinating with the Tax Department to obtain and issue the tax IDs. The change streamlines business registration by centralizing this step under the Secretary of State’s office.