Form Your Wyoming LLC
Protect your business in the birthplace of the LLC with zero state income tax, unmatched privacy protections, and the most business-friendly laws in America
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 minimum — due First day of anniversary month
- State tax rateNo state corporate or personal income tax
Form your Wyoming LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Wyoming LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $100 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization 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.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Wyoming
Wyoming is one of the most popular states for LLC formation. As the birthplace of the LLC (1977), Wyoming offers no state income tax, no franchise tax, the strongest privacy protections, and a business-friendly legal environment. The state's lifetime proxy provision allows truly anonymous LLC ownership.
No state corporate or personal income tax
No franchise tax
Strongest LLC privacy protections in the nation
Lifetime proxy allows anonymous LLC ownership
Low annual report fee ($60 minimum)
First state to create the LLC structure (1977)
Key features of a Wyoming LLC
- No state income tax (corporate or personal)
- No franchise tax
- Strongest privacy protections for LLCs
- Birthplace of the LLC (1977)
Major industries in Wyoming
Form your Wyoming LLC 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 LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' 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 LLC.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The filing fee is $100. Online filing is available.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
Wyoming does not require an Operating Agreement, but having one is strongly recommended to define management and member responsibilities.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring employees.
- 06
File Annual Report
Wyoming LLCs must file an annual report by the first day of the anniversary month. The fee is $60 minimum (or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets — i.e. $50 per $250,000 — whichever is greater).
Wyoming LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Wyoming LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Wyoming LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization with WY Secretary of State ($100)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File annual report by first day of anniversary month ($60 min)
- Obtain necessary business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Wyoming Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- 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, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization 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)
- Operating agreement
- 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 LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Wyoming. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wyoming?
The state filing fee is $100. The annual report is $60 minimum. Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
Why is Wyoming the best state for LLCs?
Wyoming was the first state to create the LLC (1977) and offers no income tax, no franchise tax, the strongest privacy protections, lifetime proxy for anonymous ownership, and a business-friendly legal framework.
Does Wyoming have state income tax?
No. Wyoming has no state corporate or personal income tax, making it one of the most tax-friendly states in the nation.
What is the lifetime proxy in Wyoming?
Wyoming's lifetime proxy allows a designated person to act on behalf of LLC members, effectively enabling anonymous ownership. No other state offers this level of privacy protection.
Is Wyoming better than Delaware for LLCs?
For small businesses and privacy-focused entrepreneurs, Wyoming is often better. It offers no income tax (Delaware taxes non-resident income), stronger privacy, and lower ongoing costs. Delaware is preferred by venture-backed startups seeking investor familiarity.
Can I form a Wyoming LLC from another state?
Yes. Wyoming is one of the most popular states for out-of-state LLC formation. You just need a registered agent in Wyoming. If you operate in another state, you may need to register as a foreign LLC there.
Wyoming government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC 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).
Must be filed by mail (foreign qualifications cannot be filed online).
Learn moreIssued 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', effective 7/1/2026) when the LLC was administratively dissolved for failure to file annual repo…
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