LLC Formation Guide · Wyoming · Updated June 2026

How to Start an LLC in Wyoming

To start an LLC in Wyoming, file Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. This costs $100 and takes 1–3 business days for online approval.

Filing Fee
$100
Articles of Organization
Online Processing
1–3 business days
Mail: 5–7 business days
Annual Fee
$60 minimum (or $0.0002 × total Wyoming assets, whichever is greater)
File Your Annual Report
Total Steps
6
To form your LLC
Important for Wyoming

Wyoming is well-known for LLC privacy (members/managers don't need to be publicly listed if you use a registered agent as organizer) and no state income tax. Popular for holding companies and privacy-focused structures.

There are 6 steps to start an LLC in Wyoming:

  1. 1
    Choose an LLC Name
  2. 2
    Select a Registered Agent
  3. 3
    File Articles of Organization
  4. 4
    Create an Operating Agreement
  5. 5
    Get an EIN from the IRS
  6. 6
    File Your Annual Report

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Wyoming?

It costs $100 to start an LLC in Wyoming. After formation, you will also owe $60 minimum (or $0.0002 × total Wyoming assets, whichever is greater) for the File Your Annual Report.

What are these fees for?

  • The $100 is to file the Articles of Organization — the document that officially creates your LLC.
  • The $60 minimum (or $0.0002 × total Wyoming assets, whichever is greater) is for the File Your Annual Report — a mandatory filing that keeps your LLC in good standing.

How long does it take to get an LLC in Wyoming?

  • Online filing: 1–3 business days
  • Mail filing: 5–7 business days

Online filing is highly recommended — Wyoming processes online filings in 1–3 business days.

Steps to Form an LLC in Wyoming

Step 1: Search Your LLC Name

Search your LLC name to make sure it's available in Wyoming. Two businesses in the state cannot share the same name.

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Step 2: Choose a Registered Agent

A Registered Agent is a person or company that accepts legal mail and state notices on behalf of your LLC. Wyoming requires your Registered Agent to have a physical street address in the state — PO Boxes are not allowed. Your options:

  • Yourself (if you have a physical address in Wyoming)
  • A friend or family member who lives in Wyoming
  • A professional Registered Agent service

Step 3: File Articles of Organization with Secretary of State

To officially create your LLC, file the Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. The filing fee is $100.

Online filing is highly recommended — Wyoming processes online filings in 1–3 business days.

Step 4: Create an Operating Agreement

An Operating Agreement is an internal document that shows who owns the LLC and how it will be run. You do not need to file it with the state or the IRS — just keep it with your business records. All LLCs should have one, even single-member LLCs.

Step 5: Get an EIN from the IRS

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It is free from the IRS and is needed to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file taxes.

  • US residents with an SSN: Apply online at IRS.gov (takes ~15 minutes, free)
  • Non-US residents without an SSN: Apply by fax or mail using Form SS-4 (takes 1–3 months)

Step 6: File Your Annual Report

Fee: $60 minimum (or $0.0002 × total Wyoming assets, whichever is greater)Due: By the first day of your LLC's anniversary month each year

First due: By the first day of the anniversary month of the year after formation

  • The fee is the greater of $60 or $0.0002 multiplied by your LLC's total assets in Wyoming

After Your LLC Is Approved

Open a business bank account

Keep business and personal finances separate to maintain liability protection. You will need your EIN and your stamped/approved Articles of Organization to open an account.

Get business licenses and permits

Wyoming does not have a state general business license. Check with your city or county for local requirements.

Understand your tax obligations

LLCs don't pay federal income tax directly. Profits and losses pass through to the members, who report them on their personal federal tax returns.

Wyoming has no state corporate or personal income tax, no franchise tax, and no tax on LLC profits at the state level — making it one of the most tax-friendly states for LLCs.

Need to notify the IRS of a business change?

Once your LLC is formed, TheLLCWiki has free tools for IRS name changes, address changes, EIN applications, and tax elections.

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Wyoming LLC FAQs

Yes, you can file online. Wyoming is popular for its low costs, strong privacy protections, and no state income tax.
It costs $100 to file the Articles of Organization and form your LLC in Wyoming. After formation, the File Your Annual Report costs $60 minimum (or $0.0002 × total Wyoming assets, whichever is greater).
Online filing takes 1–3 business days. Mail filing takes 5–7 business days.
If you live in and do business in Wyoming, then yes — form your LLC here. Forming in another state (like Wyoming or Delaware) when you operate in Wyoming means paying fees in both states with no real benefit. The only reason to form out-of-state is if you have a specific legal or tax reason to do so.
The main benefits are personal asset protection (your home, car, and savings are shielded from business debts and lawsuits) and pass-through taxation (the LLC itself pays no federal income tax — profits flow to members' personal returns).
General information only — not legal or tax advice. This guide reflects publicly available information as of June 2026. Fees, processing times, and requirements change. Confirm current requirements with the Wyoming Secretary of State and a qualified attorney or CPA before filing. Full disclaimer