Register your Wyoming LLC Online
Complete the form below in 2–3 minutes. Your LLC and EIN come at no extra cost — you only pay Wyoming’s own $103.75 state fee.
- Enter your desired LLC name
- Choose your state
- Receive your LLC and free EIN by email
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What is an LLC in Wyoming?
Before you file anything, Wyoming asks what kind of company you're forming. Most people choose an LLC because it keeps the business separate from your personal name and lets you add or remove owners later without starting over.
That separation goes further than the name. If the business owes money or gets sued, your house, car, and personal bank accounts are generally off-limits — as long as you run the LLC properly. It doesn't protect you from something you personally did wrong.
A sole proprietorship skips all of that — you're doing business under your own name or a DBA. That's fine if it'll only ever be you. The moment you want to bring on a partner, sell the business, or have it read as a real company instead of a side gig, that's the moment an LLC earns its keep.
A corporation does the same separation an LLC does, but it's built for a different job: issuing stock and bringing in outside investors. Wyoming charges exactly the same $103.75 for either one — the choice comes down to how you want to run it, not what it costs to start.
Benefits of an LLC in Wyoming
- Add partners or co-owners whenever you're ready
- Transfer ownership if you sell the business
- “Wyoming Company, LLC” shows you’re a real business
- Shows you’re registered (Wyoming Secretary of State)
- Get a matching domain like WyomingCompanyLLC.com
- Simpler upkeep than forming a corporation
What's different about a Wyoming LLC
File online and your LLC is active immediately — there's no queue to wait behind. Wyoming was the first state to pass an LLC law, back in 1977, and the state has stayed genuinely simple about it since: one flat fee, no bolt-on charges.
Wyoming has no personal or corporate income tax of any kind. The one recurring state cost is the annual report — $60/year for most LLCs (or a small percentage of in-state assets for larger ones), due on the first of your LLC's anniversary month. That's among the lowest mandatory annual costs of any state. Wyoming also doesn't require a newspaper notice to form the LLC.
Cost to start an LLC in Wyoming
$103.75 to the Wyoming Secretary of State — that's it. We don't charge a fee on top of it. A Wyoming corporation runs $103.75 through the same process — the same flat fee either way.
| What you get |  | Others |
|---|---|---|
| EIN (Tax ID) | Free | up to $99 |
| Registered agent | Freefirst year | up to $249per year |
| Name check | Free | usually free |
| Wyoming state filing feespaid to the state — same for everyone | $103.75 | $103.75 |
Free EIN with your Wyoming LLC
Your EIN (Employer Identification Number) is what opens a business bank account and identifies your company to the IRS — it's like a Social Security Number for your LLC. It's included at no extra cost, right alongside your LLC.
LLC vs Corporation in Wyoming
An LLC is simpler to run and easier to keep up every year. A corporation (sometimes taxed as an S corp or a C corp) is built for a company that plans to issue stock or bring in investors — more paperwork, more formality, and a board structure most new businesses don't need yet. If that's not your situation, an LLC does the job. You can always change how it's taxed later without changing the company itself.
What is a Sole Proprietor in Wyoming?
A sole proprietorship is the default if you do nothing — there's no filing, no fee, and everything is tied to your own name. It works fine for testing an idea. The trade-off: you can't add a partner or a co-owner to it, and if you ever want to sell the business or bring someone else on, you'll need to become an LLC anyway. Most people who are serious about the business start with the LLC and skip the switch later.
File a DBA Under Your LLC
A DBA (Doing Business As) lets one LLC operate under more than one business name.
A DBA isn't required if you're fine using your LLC's own name.
Example: Wyoming Company, LLC dba Wyoming Auto Brokers.
DBA vs LLC in Wyoming
A DBA only gives you another name to use. The LLC is the actual business entity that owns the DBA name and holds all legal rights.
Common Questions
Why start an LLC in Wyoming?
It separates the business from your own name, lets you add or remove owners as the business grows, and reads as a real, established company — to customers, banks, and anyone you do business with. Wyoming adds a low, flat filing fee, no income tax, and one of the lowest annual costs of any state.
Does Wyoming really keep my name off the public record?
At formation, yes — Wyoming's Articles of Organization only ask for your LLC's name and its registered agent, not the names of members or managers. That's written into the law itself, not a sales pitch. Always give accurate, complete information on every form the state asks for after that.
How long does it take to get a Wyoming LLC?
Filed online, a Wyoming LLC is active immediately — there's no waiting queue for standard formations.
Do I need an EIN for my Wyoming LLC?
Yes, for a business bank account and for the IRS to recognize your company. It's included free when you file here.
What's a registered agent, and do I need one?
A registered agent is the Wyoming address the state sends legal mail to. Every LLC needs one, and it's included free for your first year when you file here.
Do I need an operating agreement?
Wyoming doesn't require one to file, but a bank often asks for one to open your business account. You can add it when you file, or write your own later.
Still deciding on a name?
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Sources (5)
Every fact on this page was checked directly against Wyoming's own filing agency, tax agency, and statutes — verified September 20, 2026.
- Wyoming Secretary of State — Business Fee Schedule — the flat $100 filing fee, $60 annual report minimum
- Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act — W.S. 17-29-201(b), the privacy provision; 17-29-209, the annual report formula
- Wyoming Secretary of State — Business FAQ — processing time, the 60-day dissolution window
- Wyoming Secretary of State — Expedited Filing Instructions — confirms new formations already file instantly online
- Wyoming Department of Revenue — confirms no state income tax