- Filing fee
- $104
- Annual Report License Tax
- $60
- First-year gov. cost
- $104
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Wyoming will accept
Must contain a proper designator such as Limited Liability Company or LLC.
Search existing Wyoming business names before you commit. Wyoming naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Physical Wyoming street address required, no P.O. boxes, drop boxes, or mail-forwarding services.
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Wyoming registered agent options.
File the Articles of Organization
Submit it to the Wyoming Secretary of State through the official filing portal and pay $104. $100 statutory fee plus $4 convenience fee online. Mail filings remain a flat $100.
Processing: online Instantaneous or within 1 business day; by mail Up to 15 business days. Expedite: No expedited processing option for initial formations.
Write an operating agreement
Strongly recommended, but not required by statute and does not need to be filed.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Annual Report License Tax ($60), due First day of the LLC's anniversary month. Becomes delinquent the month following the due date Wyoming report deadlines.
Every Wyoming LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $104 | $100 statutory fee plus $4 convenience fee online. Mail filings remain a flat $100. |
| Annual Report License Tax | $60 | annual, First day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Minimum state tax | $60 | Owed regardless of income |
| Name reservation (optional) | $60 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $5 | File an Appointment of New Registered Agent form |
| Amendment | $60 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $0 | |
| Certificate of Registration as a Foreign LLC | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution | $60 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $100 | state |
How Wyoming compares nationally
- Wyoming's filing fee of $104 is the 25th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Wyoming's first-year government cost of $104 is the 21st lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Wyoming's yearly cost after that of $60 is the 21st highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Wyoming Secretary of State costs $104 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Wyoming street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Wyoming's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Wyoming fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $104 | $0 |
| Northwest | $143 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $104 | $298 |
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State taxes to plan for
No personal or corporate income taxes, no gross receipts tax. Annual report fee acts as a minimum tax.
What's different about Wyoming
- Strong privacy laws, members and managers not listed on public Articles
- Registered agent must maintain a private list of key individuals
- Permits Series LLCs for $10 per child series
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Wyoming LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Secretary of State charges $104 to file the Articles of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $104 in government fees (Online formation fee).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Wyoming?
Online: Instantaneous or within 1 business day. By mail: Up to 15 business days. Expedited: No expedited processing option for initial formations.
Does a Wyoming LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Wyoming requires the Annual Report License Tax, which costs $60, filed annual. Due: First day of the LLC's anniversary month. Becomes delinquent the month following the due date
Can I be my own registered agent in Wyoming?
Yes. Physical Wyoming street address required, no P.O. boxes, drop boxes, or mail-forwarding services. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Wyoming require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Wyoming has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Wyoming?
Strongly recommended, but not required by statute and does not need to be filed.
What taxes does a Wyoming LLC pay to the state?
No personal or corporate income taxes, no gross receipts tax. Annual report fee acts as a minimum tax.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.