$100
to file the Articles of Organization
$60
state cost per year after
$0–$99+
registered agent per year
How to start an LLC in Wyoming, step by step
- Choose and check your LLC name. The name must be distinguishable from other businesses on file in Wyoming and include “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”. Search the state’s business records first.
- Appoint a registered agent. Every Wyoming LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Yes, if you are at least 18, reside in Wyoming, and have a physical Wyoming address and a valid email address. Commercial services start at $99 a year among those we compared.
- File the Articles of Organization. File with the Wyoming Secretary of State — online at wyobiz.wyo.gov. State fee: $100 (online adds a 2.4% card fee, min $1). Online filings are active immediately.
- Sign an operating agreement. It sets out ownership, management and what happens if a member leaves. Banks often ask for it, and it helps show the LLC is separate from you.
- Get an EIN from the IRS. Free, online in minutes if the responsible party has an SSN or ITIN; by phone or fax for owners outside the US.
- Open a business bank account. Keep LLC money separate from personal money. Online business accounts with $0 monthly fees are available.
- Set up a business phone, email and website. A separate number and an email on your own domain keep your personal details private and help with banks and card issuers. Virtual numbers start around $14–$15 a month.
- Get licenses, permits and insurance. Check city and county licenses for your industry, and consider general liability insurance before you start working with clients.
- Put recurring state filings on your calendar. Wyoming annual report: The first day of your LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed) ($60 minimum).
Registered agent services
Prefer to hire a registered agent in Wyoming?
Commercial agents receive legal and state mail for you and keep your home address off public records. These are the three lowest yearly prices we verified on each provider’s site; confirm at checkout. Full comparison.
Zenind
First year: $99. After that: $99/yr.
Best for: Lowest ongoing price · non-US founders
Read our Zenind review →See Wyoming pricingNorthwest Registered Agent
First year: $0 with $39 LLC formation, or $125. After that: $125/yr.
Best for: Privacy + business address · multi-state
Read our Northwest Registered Agent review →See Wyoming pricingBizee
First year: $0 with LLC formation. After that: $149/yr standalone price (renewal after the free year not published).
Best for: Forming a new LLC (first year free)
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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 service | State fee | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 (online adds a 2.4% card fee, min $1) | Once, to form the LLC |
| Wyoming annual report | $60 minimum | Every year |
| Registered agent | $0 if you qualify to serve yourself; $99–$199/yr for a service | Ongoing |
| Change of registered agent | $5 | When you switch agents |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Free 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 | $60 | Once, to close the LLC |
After you form your Wyoming LLC
Most of the work comes after formation. Open a business account, get insured and keep your yearly filings on time — missing them costs late fees and, eventually, your LLC’s good standing (Wyoming filing details).
Mercury
$0/mo
- $0 monthly fee, no minimum balance, no opening fees
- Free ACH and free domestic wires, sent and received
- Free outgoing USD international wires
Watch out: No cash deposits
NEXT Insurance
General liability from $19/mo
- Buy online in about 10 minutes, coverage effective after payment
- Unlimited free certificates of insurance (COI), 24/7
- General liability from $19 a month
Watch out: Starting prices are not guaranteed
Gusto
From $49/mo + $6/person
- Solo plan built for paying yourself a reasonable salary as an S corp
- Unlimited payrolls with automatic tax filings
- Contractor payments and 1099s
Watch out: Per-person fee adds up with larger teams
Free Wyoming deadline reminders
We email you 60, 30 and 7 days before each filing is due.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Wyoming?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $100 (online adds a 2.4% card fee, min $1). After that, expect about $60 a year in state fees ($60 minimum license tax ($0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets above $300,000)), plus a registered agent if you use a service.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Wyoming?
Online filings are active immediately.
Do I need a registered agent to start an LLC in Wyoming?
Yes. The registered agent must have a physical Wyoming street address where an individual can accept service of process. P.O. boxes, drop boxes, virtual addresses, mail-forwarding locations and UPS or FedEx stores do not qualify.
Can I be my own registered agent in Wyoming?
Yes, if you are at least 18, reside in Wyoming, and have a physical Wyoming address and a valid email address.
What does a Wyoming LLC have to file every year?
Wyoming annual report — The first day of your LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed). Example: formed May 15 → due May 1 each year. Fee: $60 minimum.
Do I need an operating agreement in Wyoming?
It’s strongly recommended: banks often ask for it, and without one the state’s default rules govern ownership, profits and buyouts.
Can a non-US resident start an LLC in Wyoming?
Yes. You don’t need to be a US citizen or resident. You’ll need a registered agent in the state, an EIN (by phone or fax without an SSN) and a bank that accepts non-resident owners.