How to start an LLC in Wyoming
Wyoming created the first LLC statute in the United States in 1977 and it still runs one of the cheapest and simplest systems in the country. There is no state income tax, the annual cost is low, and formation is quick. The catch that trips people up is a misunderstanding of what Wyoming can do for a business that actually operates elsewhere.
Wyoming LLC facts at a glance
| Official filing agency | Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division |
|---|---|
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $100 |
| Filing methods | Online through WyoBiz, Mail to the Business Division in Cheyenne |
| Typical processing (recent) | 3-5 business days |
| Typical expedited processing | 24 hours for an extra $50 |
| Registered agent | Required continuously. Must have a physical Wyoming street address, be available during normal business hours, and consent to the appointment under the Registered Offices and Agents Act. |
| Annual Report License Tax | $60, due First day of anniversary month |
| Late penalty | $50 + possible dissolution after 60 days |
| State-level business tax | None. Annual license tax is $60 minimum or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater. |
| Publication requirement | None |
| Series LLC | Available. Each series designated or established under a series LLC costs $10. |
| Annual licence tax formula | The greater of $60 or two tenths of one mill on the dollar ($0.0002) of assets located and employed in Wyoming |
| Certificate of good standing | Free online through WyoBiz |
| State income tax | None on individuals or corporations |
Processing times reflect recent official guidance and change often. Check the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division current processing calendar before you rely on a date.
File it yourself
Wyoming accepts filings directly from business owners. You do not need us, or any other company, to form your LLC. Here is the official portal.
WyoBiz, the Secretary of State filing portalThe Wyoming lessons
- 1Should you actually form in Wyoming?The honest test for whether a Wyoming LLC helps you or creates a second set of filings.
- 2Name your Wyoming LLCDesignator rules, the distinguishable test, and checking availability on WyoBiz.
- 3Appoint your Wyoming registered agentWhat the Registered Offices and Agents Act requires, and why a real address matters here.
- 4File the Articles of OrganizationThe $100 filing, WyoBiz versus post, the consent to appointment, and what happens next.
- 5EIN, banking and Wyoming taxesFree EIN from the IRS, no state income tax, and where sales tax still applies.
- 6The annual report and licence taxHow the $60 minimum is calculated, when it is due, and what happens if you miss it.
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Or let us file your Wyoming LLC for you
Everything above is yours to use for free. If you would rather hand it over, we prepare and file the Articles of Organization, act as your registered agent, and track your ongoing deadlines.
Official sources
- Wyoming Secretary of State: business division filing fee schedule
- WyoBiz (official Wyoming filing portal)
- Wyoming Registered Offices and Agents Act, W.S. Title 17 Chapter 28
- Wyoming Secretary of State: annual report licence tax worksheet rules
- Wyoming Department of Revenue: sales and use tax
- IRS: apply for an Employer Identification Number
Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team, Corporate formation specialists and registered agents