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20 Must‑Have Legal Documents for Small Businesses in Pennsylvania & West Virginia (2025 Edition)

Essential 2025 legal‑document checklist for PA & WV small businesses—download a free printable PDF & stay compliant with new state regulations.

Why This Matters in 2025

With Pennsylvania’s proposed Consumer Data Privacy Act (HB 78) and West Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (HB 2987) moving through their legislatures, regulators are tightening expectations on how businesses handle everything from customer data to annual filings. Having the right paperwork in place is the fastest way to prove compliance, protect personal assets, and avoid costly fines.

The 2025 Small‑Business Legal Documents Checklist

How to Use This Checklist

  1. Download the printable PDF below.

  2. Check off each item as you gather or draft it.

  3. Book a discovery call with our business‑law team if any box remains unchecked.

Download the printable checklist (PDF)

Need Help Drafting or Reviewing These Documents?

The Skeen Firm’s business‑law attorneys serve entrepreneurs across Pittsburgh, Washington, Morgantown, Charleston, and beyond. From entity formation to contract disputes, we handle the legal details so you can focus on growth.

Schedule a discovery call today to protect your business.

*Disclaimer: the advice provided is for informational purposes and is not intended as legal advice.  It should not be relied on, nor construed as creating an attorney-client relationship.