Form Your Wyoming C Corporation
Build the investor-ready structure venture capital requires — issue stock, seat a board, and gain perpetual existence — with zero Wyoming state income tax and a low annual license tax
Filed in Wyoming
The Cowboy State · WY
- State filing fee$100
- Processing timeImmediate online; up to 15 business days by mail
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$60/yr min license tax (or $0.0002/asset) — due First day of anniversary month
- State tax rateNo state corporate or personal income tax
Form your Wyoming C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Wyoming C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $100 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Wyoming — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Wyoming
Wyoming pairs a zero state corporate income tax with strong privacy and a business-friendly legal framework, making it an efficient home for a C Corporation that plans to raise outside capital. The C Corp structure — authorized stock, a board of directors, and perpetual existence — is the vehicle venture capitalists and institutional investors expect, while Wyoming's low $60 minimum annual license tax keeps ongoing costs modest.
No state corporate or personal income tax on Wyoming income
The C Corporation structure venture capital and institutional investors require
Issue multiple classes of stock and build a clean cap table
Perpetual existence — the company survives changes in ownership
QSBS / Section 1202 tax benefits may apply to qualifying stock
Low ongoing cost: $60 minimum annual license tax
Strong privacy and a business-friendly legal environment
Ideal vehicle for priced equity rounds, SAFEs, and stock options
Key features of a Wyoming C-Corp
- No state corporate or personal income tax
- Investor-ready C Corp structure for VC funding
- Issue stock, options, and multiple share classes
- Perpetual existence and a formal board of directors
- Low $60 minimum annual license tax
Major industries in Wyoming
Form your Wyoming C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes Immediate online; up to 15 business days by mail.
- 01
Choose Your Corporation Name
Your name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation (Corp., Inc., Co., Ltd.). Check availability through the Wyoming Secretary of State's business entity search.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Wyoming requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The filing fee is $100, and you'll specify the number of authorized shares. Online filing is immediate.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint Directors
Adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, hold an organizational meeting, and document initial resolutions. A C Corporation requires at least one director.
- 05
Issue Stock and File 83(b) Elections
Issue founder stock and record it on your cap table. Founders receiving restricted stock should file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of the grant to lock in tax treatment.
- 06
Obtain an EIN and File the Annual Report
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and payroll. File the Wyoming annual report by the first day of your anniversary month — $60 minimum license tax, or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater.
Wyoming C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Wyoming C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Wyoming C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with WY Secretary of State ($100)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address
- Appoint a board of directors (minimum one) and adopt bylaws
- Authorize and issue stock; maintain a cap table and stock ledger
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File the annual report by the first day of the anniversary month ($60 min)
- Obtain necessary business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Wyoming Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $50 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $100 Wyoming state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Wyoming)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Wyoming C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Wyoming. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form a C Corporation in Wyoming?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Incorporation is $100, paid to the Wyoming Secretary of State. Ongoing, you'll owe the annual license tax — a $60 minimum, or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater.
How long does it take to incorporate in Wyoming?
Online filings with the Wyoming Secretary of State are processed immediately, while mailed filings can take up to 15 business days. Most founders file online to incorporate the same day.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC in Wyoming?
A C Corporation is the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. It lets you issue stock and build a cap table, supports a board of directors and corporate bylaws, has perpetual existence, and is built for priced equity rounds, SAFEs, and stock option plans — things an LLC handles poorly.
How is a Wyoming C Corporation taxed?
Wyoming charges no state corporate or personal income tax, but a C Corp pays the 21% flat federal corporate income tax on its profits. Dividends paid to shareholders are taxed again at the shareholder level — the 'double taxation' that defines the C Corporation.
What is the 83(b) election and when must I file it?
If founders receive restricted stock that vests over time, an 83(b) election tells the IRS to tax the stock at grant rather than as it vests. It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the stock — the deadline is strict and cannot be extended.
Can a Wyoming C Corporation qualify for QSBS tax benefits?
Possibly. Stock in a qualifying C Corporation may be treated as Qualified Small Business Stock under Section 1202, which can reduce or eliminate federal tax on gains when the stock is later sold. Eligibility depends on IRS requirements and your facts, so confirm with a tax advisor — QSBS rules changed in 2025.
Does my Wyoming C Corporation have to file a BOI report?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, U.S. domestic entities and U.S. persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only entities formed abroad and registered to do business in a U.S. state still file.
Can I incorporate in Wyoming from another state?
Yes. You only need a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address, and the Secretary of State accepts online filings from anywhere. If your corporation operates in another state, you may need to register there as a foreign corporation.
Wyoming government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Wyoming state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
120-day reservation for all entity types.
Wyoming provides a FREE, instant, self-serve electronic Certificate of Good Standing/Existence at cogs.wyo.gov (validation number included).
Learn more$10.00 certification fee PLUS duplicating/copy charges of $0.50 per page for the first 10 pages and $0.15 per page thereafter.
$20 per apostille or authentication (per document).
Issued by the WY Department of Revenue, Excise Tax Division (not the SOS).
Learn more$5.00 filing fee ('Appointment of New Registered Agent and Office', fee schedule effective 7/1/2026).
Learn more$100 base reinstatement fee (fee schedule line 'Reinstatement for Tax', Profit Corporations, effective 7/1/2026) when dissolved for failure to file annual reports.
Learn moreSeparate form for dissolution by incorporators/initial directors: https://sos.wyo.gov/Forms/Business/PROF/P-ArticlesDissolutionIncorporators-Directors.pdf .
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