Delaware vs Wyoming

Wyoming is cheaper: $160 in state fees for the first year versus $510 in Delaware. Wyoming has the lower state income tax (0% vs 6.6%). Pick Delaware if you plan to raise venture capital (as a C-corp); otherwise Wyoming is the better LLC for most small businesses.

Filing the Certificate of Formation in Delaware costs $110. After that, every LLC pays a flat annual LLC tax of $400 (raised from $300 for tax year 2026), due June 1. You also need a Delaware registered agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Yes. Delaware requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Filing the Articles of Organization in Wyoming costs $100. After that, expect a $60 minimum annual report fee. Annual report: $60 minimum license tax (0.02% of Wyoming-located assets, whichever is greater), due the first day of your formation anniversary month. A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.

Yes. Wyoming requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.