 Wyoming |  New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| All-in to start with usOur $40 fee with the EIN, the registered agent for the first year, and the state fee. | $187.40 | $136.95 |
| State filing fee | $102.40 | $51.95 |
| Typical approval time | 1–3 business days | 1–3 business days |
| What the state asks each year | Annual report from $60 | None |
| Yearly state cost, about | $60 | $0 |
| Total over 5 years, aboutFormation, then four years of registered agent ($45) and state fees. Excludes bookkeeping and IRS filings, which are the same in every state. | $607.40 | $316.95 |
| State income tax on wages | None | Yes |
| Owners in the public formation document | Not listed | Not listed |
| Newspaper publication after formation | No | No |
Wyoming against New Mexico
Advantages
- No state income tax on wages.
- The state that introduced the LLC in 1977, and the most common choice of non-resident founders.
Disadvantages
- Costs $50.45 more to form than New Mexico.
- About $60 a year more to keep than New Mexico (annual report from $60).
New Mexico against Wyoming
Advantages
- Cheaper to form: $51.95 state fee against $102.40 in Wyoming.
- Nothing to pay the state each year: no annual report and no annual fee, against about $60 a year in Wyoming.
Disadvantages
- Has a state income tax, though it normally only reaches income connected to the state.
Which one to choose
For the lowest cost over time, New Mexico: about $290.45 less over five years.
If your company will have staff, an office or a warehouse in one particular state, form it there: otherwise you register in that state anyway. Federal taxes and IRS filings are the same in every state.
General information about the states, not legal or tax advice. State fees change occasionally; the price at checkout is the price you pay.
Wyoming or New Mexico
Questions about this comparison
Is a Wyoming or a New Mexico LLC cheaper?
New Mexico is cheaper to form: $136.95 all-in with us, against $187.40. Each year after, Wyoming costs the state about $60 and New Mexico about $0, plus $45 for the registered agent.
Which is faster, Wyoming or New Mexico?
Wyoming usually approves an LLC in 1–3 business days, New Mexico in 1–3 business days. We file within 48 hours of payment in either state.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in Wyoming or New Mexico?
Yes, in both. Neither state asks for citizenship or residency, and the registered agent we include provides the in-state address. The EIN is included without an SSN.
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