Wyoming
A popular choice for international founders
Start an LLC in Wyoming from anywhere in the world.
The favourite of non-resident founders: low fees, strong privacy, no state income tax and no citizenship requirement.
State fee
$102.40
Processing
1–3 business days
Each year
Annual report from $60
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Wyoming
- Registered agent with a Wyoming street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: annual report from $60.
Start in WyomingAfter you pay
What happens with your Wyoming LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Wyoming, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–3 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Wyoming LLC from abroad
Who can form a Wyoming LLC
Anyone. Wyoming does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Wyoming, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Wyoming LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–3 business days after that. The state filing fee is $102.40, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year Wyoming asks for: Annual report from $60. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in Wyoming
Wyoming has no state income tax on wages, which is one reason founders pick it. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Wyoming often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Privacy
The Articles of Organization in Wyoming do not list the owners of the LLC, so your name does not appear in the public state register. The state, the IRS and your bank still know who owns the company.
Wyoming FAQ
Questions about a Wyoming LLC
How much does a Wyoming LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$187.40 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $102.40 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Wyoming?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Wyoming typically takes 1–3 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Wyoming LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Wyoming, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Wyoming LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Wyoming require every year?
Annual report from $60. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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