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Form an LLC in Wyoming.

The lowest-cost, most private LLC in the US.

Wyoming pioneered the modern LLC in 1977. Today it offers the country's lowest formation cost, no state income tax, no franchise tax, and the strongest privacy protection: your name never appears on the public record.

$100

State filing fee

1-3 business days

Processing time

$60 minimum annual report

Annual cost

None

Franchise tax

Should you form in Wyoming?

Pros

No state income tax on LLC members
No franchise tax, no gross receipts tax
Strong privacy: members and managers are NOT public record
Cheapest ongoing cost of any US state ($60/yr minimum)
Perpetual duration by default, no annual re-filing pressure

Cons

No dedicated business court like Delaware
Less standard for VC-backed deals
If you operate in another state, you may need to register as a foreign LLC there anyway

Best for

→Non-US residents forming a US LLC
→Solo operators and small teams optimizing cost
→Holding companies for real estate or IP
→Privacy-sensitive owners

How to form your Wyoming LLC.

Six steps. We handle all six.

1
Choose a unique name
Ends in LLC. We check availability with the Wyoming Secretary of State.
2
Appoint a registered agent
Must have a Wyoming physical address. Our in-house Wyoming RA is included.
3
File Articles of Organization
Filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State. $100 state fee.
4
Get your EIN
IRS Employer Identification Number in 24 hours. No SSN required.
5
Draft your Operating Agreement
Internal governance doc, Wyoming-specific template provided.
6
File your BOI report
FinCEN filing within 30 days of formation, included.

Wyoming vs other states

Compare to

Delaware

Delaware wins for VC-backed startups. Wyoming wins for cost, privacy, and non-residents.

Wyoming LLC FAQ

Can a non-US citizen form a Wyoming LLC?+

Yes. Wyoming has no citizenship or residency requirement. We handle formation for founders in 150+ countries.

Is Wyoming really more private than Delaware?+

By default, yes. Wyoming does not require member or manager names on the Articles. Delaware allows anonymous filing too, but requires more careful setup.

Do I still owe federal tax?+

Yes. Wyoming has no state income tax, but you still owe federal tax on US-source income. We handle 1120 + 5472 filing for non-residents.

Start your Wyoming LLC today.

We file your Articles, secure your RA, deliver your EIN, and get you a US bank in one go.