Forming an LLC in

Wyoming WY

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Forming an LLC in Wyoming costs $100 to file and $60 a year, there is no state income tax, and owners can stay anonymous.

Filing fee

$100

Articles of Organization

Annual fee

$60

per year, normalised

State income tax

top rate

Cost rank

#24

of 51, first-year fees

Wyoming LLC costs

Wyoming LLC fees
Filing fee	$100
Annual report / franchise fee	$60 Annual report: $60 minimum license tax (0.02% of Wyoming-located assets, whichever is greater), due the first day of your formation anniversary month.
First-year state fees	$160
Registered agent	Required (about $50–$300/year if you don't use your own address in the state)
Newspaper publication	No
Anonymous ownership	Yes
Processing time	1 day

Wyoming taxes for LLCs

Personal income tax (top)	0% No state personal income tax.
Corporate income tax	0% No corporate income tax.
State sales tax	4%
Franchise / gross receipts	No franchise tax. Annual license tax is $60 minimum for LLCs with $300,000 or less of Wyoming assets. State sales tax of 4%; local add-ons up to 2%.

A single-member LLC is a disregarded entity: profit flows to the owner's personal return. Federal income tax applies in every state. Non-US owners without US-source business income generally owe no US income tax but must file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 each year.

Pros and cons

Why form in Wyoming

$100 to form and $60 a year
Owners can stay anonymous on public filings
No state income or corporate tax

Watch out for

Banks and payment processors may ask about operations outside Wyoming
Fewer court precedents than Delaware

Best for: Foreign and non-resident founders · Online businesses wanting privacy and low costs · Holding companies and crypto businesses

Wyoming LLC: common questions

How much does an LLC cost in Wyoming?

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.

Do I need a registered agent in Wyoming?

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.

Can a non-US resident form an LLC in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming does not require US citizenship, residency or an SSN to own an LLC; you need a Wyoming registered agent address and then an EIN from the IRS (by fax or mail with Form SS-4 if you have no SSN). A foreign-owned single-member LLC must also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, even with no US income. Wyoming does not list members or managers in its public formation documents. US-formed LLCs are exempt from FinCEN beneficial ownership (BOI) reporting after the March 2025 interim rule; only entities formed under foreign law and registered in the US must still report.

Does Wyoming have a state income tax?

No personal income tax on wages. No state personal income tax. Corporate: No corporate income tax.

Can a non-US resident form a Wyoming LLC?

Yes. Wyoming does not require US residency, an SSN, or a local address beyond a registered agent. You can form online in about a day and then apply for an EIN by fax or mail with Form SS-4, noting 'foreign' on the SSN line.

Sources

Wyoming Secretary of State business filings

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