How to Start an LLC in Wyoming
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Wyoming LLC filing fee & timeline
To form an LLC in Wyoming you file your Articles of Organization with the state and pay the state filing fee of $100. Incofile adds a flat, one-time service fee on top — no monthly charges — and your total is always shown before you pay.
Most Wyoming LLC filings are prepared and submitted within one business day. State approval time depends on Wyoming's current processing queue, typically ranging from a few business days to a few weeks, with expedited options available in many states.
Why form an LLC in Wyoming
Wyoming invented the LLC in 1977 and is still the favourite state for privacy-minded founders and non-US residents: a $100 filing approved instantly online, no state income tax, no franchise tax, a $60 minimum annual fee, and member names are not published on the public register.
Wyoming LLC at a glance
| State filing fee | $100 (card processing fees may apply online) |
|---|---|
| Document filed | Articles of Organization |
| Standard approval time | Immediate when filed online · up to 15 business days by mail |
| Expedited option | Not needed — online filings are approved on submission |
| Annual report | Licence tax of $60 minimum (or $0.0002 × Wyoming-located assets), due on the first day of your anniversary month |
| Late penalty | Becomes delinquent if unfiled; administratively dissolved if not filed within 60 days of the due date |
| Name reservation (optional) | $60, holds the name for 120 days |
| State income tax | None — no personal income tax, no corporate income tax, no franchise tax |
| Owner privacy | Member and manager names are not required on the public Articles of Organization |
| Registered agent | Required; must have a physical street address in Wyoming |
State figures checked against the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division, September 2026. State fees are set by Wyoming and can change; the exact total is shown before you pay.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Wyoming?
| Cost | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing fee) | $100 (card processing fees may apply online) | Required, one time |
| Registered agent | Registered agent service with a Wyoming address | Required, ongoing |
| Annual report licence tax | $60 minimum (or $0.0002 × Wyoming-located assets) | Required every year in your anniversary month |
| EIN from the IRS | Free from the IRS | Needed for a bank account and taxes |
| Name reservation | $60 for 120 days | Optional |
| State income or franchise tax | None | — |
These are state, IRS and other outside costs — not Incofile fees. Your Incofile package price is shown separately at checkout, and your full total is always shown before you pay. Estimate every cost for your state with our LLC cost calculator.
How to form an LLC in Wyoming — 4 steps
Choose your package
Pick the Incofile package that fits your goals. Your Wyoming state filing fee is shown before you pay.
Tell us about your LLC
Complete our short form with your company name, address and ownership details — about ten minutes.
We check & file with Wyoming
We confirm your name is available and file your Articles of Organization with the Wyoming state office.
Get your documents
Your approved Wyoming LLC documents land in your dashboard, with reminders for your annual report and other deadlines.
How to start an LLC in Wyoming: step by step
Here is exactly what forming a Wyoming LLC involves, whether you file it yourself or let Incofile handle the paperwork.
Choose and check your LLC name
Pick a name that includes “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” and is distinguishable from existing Wyoming businesses. Check it with our free business name search. You can reserve it for 120 days for $60.
Appoint a registered agent
Name a registered agent with a physical street address in Wyoming (not a PO box) who can accept legal papers during business hours. Most Wyoming LLC owners live elsewhere, so a professional agent is normal. If you live outside Wyoming or want privacy, Incofile can act as your agent.
File the Articles of Organization
File online with the Wyoming Secretary of State and pay the $100 fee. Online filings are approved on submission; mail filings can take up to 15 business days. Member names are not required on the public filing.
Create an operating agreement
Wyoming does not ask you to file an operating agreement with the state, but it records who owns the LLC, how profits are shared and how decisions are made. Banks commonly ask for it.
Get an EIN
Apply to the IRS for your Employer Identification Number (EIN). You need it to open a business bank account, hire staff and file federal taxes. The IRS issues it free; non-US owners without an SSN apply by phone, fax or mail, and our Gold package handles it for you.
Register where you actually operate
If you physically run the business in another state, you will usually need to register there as a foreign LLC. Sales tax registration in Wyoming is only needed if you sell taxable goods or services into Wyoming.
File your annual report each year
By the first day of your formation month each year, file the annual report and pay the licence tax — $60 for most online and out-of-state businesses. Unfiled reports become delinquent, and the LLC is administratively dissolved if the report is not filed within 60 days of the due date.
Wyoming LLC filing requirements: what you need
- A business name that is available and meets Wyoming's naming rules (it must include “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”).
- A registered agent with a physical address in Wyoming — Incofile can be your agent.
- Articles of Organization filed with the Wyoming state office — we prepare and submit these for you.
- An operating agreement and EIN to open a business bank account (included in our Gold and Platinum packages).
- Ongoing compliance — Wyoming's reports, taxes and registered agent rules (see below). We track the deadlines and remind you.
Operating agreement
An operating agreement sets out who owns the LLC, how profits are split, how decisions are made and what happens if a member leaves. Wyoming does not ask you to file it with the state, but banks usually want to see it, and without one the state's default rules apply. Incofile includes a customised operating agreement in the Gold and Platinum packages.
EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Your EIN is the federal tax ID for your LLC. You need it to open a business bank account, hire staff and file taxes. The IRS issues it free — online in minutes if you have a Social Security number, or by fax or mail (one to eight weeks) if you don't. Our Gold and Platinum packages include it, and it is also available as a separate service.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you're unsure which structure is right, compare LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp.
Wyoming LLC naming rules
The name must contain “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC”, “L.L.C.”, “Limited Company”, “LC” or “L.C.” and must be distinguishable from existing Wyoming entities. Check availability with our free business name search.
Keeping your Wyoming LLC compliant
Annual report & licence tax
Wyoming’s annual report is due on the first day of the month in which your LLC was formed (an LLC formed 14 March files by 1 March each year). The licence tax is $60 or $0.0002 of the assets you hold in Wyoming, whichever is higher — for most out-of-state and online businesses that is simply $60. An unfiled report makes the LLC delinquent, and it is administratively dissolved if the report is not filed within 60 days of the due date.
Registered agent
Wyoming requires a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address, and the agent must keep a record of the LLC’s contact person. Because most Wyoming LLC owners live elsewhere, a professional registered agent such as Incofile is the norm.
Taxes
Wyoming has no personal income tax, no corporate income tax and no franchise tax. Profits are taxed only at the federal level. Note that if you actually operate in another state you will usually have to register there as a foreign LLC and pay that state’s taxes.
Licences
No general state business licence. Sales tax registration with the Department of Revenue is required only if you sell taxable goods or services into Wyoming.
Incofile clients get every Wyoming deadline tracked in their dashboard with email reminders — see registered agent service.
Official Wyoming resources
Wyoming LLC — frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Wyoming?
Incofile charges a flat, one-time formation fee (Silver, Gold or Platinum) plus the Wyoming state filing fee of $100. There are no monthly charges, and the total is shown before you pay.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Wyoming?
We prepare and submit your Wyoming Articles of Organization within one business day. State approval times vary from a few business days to a few weeks; expedited filing is available in many states.
Do I need a registered agent in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal and state mail. Incofile can serve as your Wyoming registered agent so you stay compliant and keep your address private.
Can I start an LLC in Wyoming if I live in another state or country?
Yes. You do not need to live in Wyoming to form an LLC there. Incofile can act as your registered agent and provide a business address, so you can form and run your Wyoming LLC from anywhere.
Why do non-US residents choose Wyoming?
Low cost ($100 to form, $60 a year), no state taxes, instant online approval, and member names kept off the public record. Combined with a US registered agent and an EIN, a Wyoming LLC is a common structure for e-commerce and online businesses run from abroad.
Are the owners of a Wyoming LLC public?
No. Wyoming does not require member or manager names on the Articles of Organization or the annual report; only the registered agent and organiser appear publicly.
What if my business actually operates in another state?
You can still form in Wyoming, but you will normally need to register as a foreign LLC in the state where you physically operate and follow that state’s tax rules. If you are unsure, talk to us before you order.
When is my first Wyoming annual report due?
On the first day of your formation month in the following year. An LLC approved on 20 October 2026 files its first report by 1 October 2027.
How much does a Wyoming LLC cost per year?
The state annual report licence tax is $60 for most LLCs (or $0.0002 of Wyoming-located assets if higher), plus your registered agent service. Wyoming has no state income or franchise tax.
Can I form a Wyoming LLC from outside the US?
Yes. There is no residency requirement. You need a Wyoming registered agent, which Incofile provides, and an EIN — which non-US owners can get without a Social Security number.
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