Wyoming · Closing an LLC

How to dissolve an LLC in Wyoming

To close a Wyoming LLC you file the Articles of Dissolution (state fee $60). Do it properly and the state stops charging wyoming annual report fees; skip it and they keep accruing.

Updated October 18, 2026 · Every fee and date links to its official source · How we research

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  1. At a glance
  2. Step by step
  3. FAQ

At a glance

DocumentArticles of Dissolution
State fee$60
Taxes / clearanceNo state tax clearance step published by the Secretary of State.
WhereWyoming Secretary of State — Business Division

Step by step

  1. Approve the dissolution. Members vote as required by the operating agreement and record it in writing.
  2. Wind up and pay creditors. Collect what’s owed, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to members.
  3. Clear Wyoming filings and taxes. No state tax clearance step published by the Secretary of State. Make sure the wyoming annual report is current.
  4. File the Articles of Dissolution. File with the Secretary of State (form LLC-ArticlesDissolution). State fee: $60.
  5. File final federal returns and close accounts. Mark the final federal return as final, close the bank account, cancel licenses and your registered agent.

All Wyoming LLC fees in one place

Every state fee a Wyoming LLC can run into, from formation to closing. The typical recurring state cost is $60 a year ($60 minimum license tax ($0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets above $300,000)).

Filing or serviceState feeWhen
Articles of Organization$100 (online adds a 2.4% card fee, min $1)Once, to form the LLC
Wyoming annual report$60 minimumEvery year
Registered agent$0 if you qualify to serve yourself; $99–$199/yr for a serviceOngoing
Change of registered agent$5When you switch agents
Certificate of Good StandingFree online ($20 for a paper certificate)When a bank, lender or another state asks
Trade name registration$100 (renewal $50)Only if you trade under another name
Articles of Dissolution$60Once, to close the LLC

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in Wyoming?

The state fee for the Articles of Dissolution is $60. Budget for any final taxes, overdue reports and professional help for the final tax return.

What form dissolves an LLC in Wyoming?

Articles of Dissolution. File with the Secretary of State (form LLC-ArticlesDissolution).

Do I need tax clearance to dissolve a Wyoming LLC?

No state tax clearance step published by the Secretary of State.

What if I don’t formally dissolve my Wyoming LLC?

Required filings keep coming due — Wyoming annual report ($60 minimum) — and missing them leads to: The LLC becomes delinquent on the second day of the month after the due date. If the report is not filed within 60 days after the due date, the LLC is administratively dissolved. Reinstatement online is possible within two years.

Your LLC setup checklist

  1. Get a free EINFrom the IRS, in minutes online.
  2. Open a business bank accountKeep LLC money apart from yours to protect the liability shield.
  3. Sign an operating agreementSettle who owns and decides what before it matters.
  4. Get business insuranceCover what the LLC itself doesn’t protect.
  5. Plan your taxesKnow your tax status and federal due dates.
  6. Track state deadlinesFree reminders before each filing.

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