Business Formation / LLC Wyoming

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in Wyoming?

🏁 Initial Formation Costs

• Articles of Organization filing: $100 one-time fee to officially register your LLC with the Wyoming Secretary of State 

• Name Reservation (optional): Typically $60 to reserve a business name for 120 days 

• DBA/Trade Name registration (optional): $100 if you choose to file under a different operating name 

• Registered Agent: Can be $0 (self-appointed) or $50–$200+ per year for a service 

• Operating Agreement: Free if self-prepared; $0–$200+ with attorney assistance.

• EIN (IRS): $0—free registration via the IRS.

🔄 Ongoing Annual Costs

• Annual Report / License Tax: Minimum $60/year, or 0.0002% of assets in Wyoming, whichever is higher Registered Agent Renewal: $0–$200+ per year if you opt for a service Local/Business Licenses (optional): Typically $25–$200+, depending on your industry and location 

💰 Estimated Cost Summary

⚓ Why Wyoming?

• No state income tax, strong asset protection, and privacy (no owner disclosure) 

• Low filing and renewal fees compared to other states 

• Ideal for non-residents: entirely digital filings supported 

✅ Next Steps

1. Choose a name (and optionally reserve it).

2. File Articles of Organization ($100).

3. Appoint a registered agent (self or paid).

4. Draft an operating agreement.

5. Get your EIN from the IRS (free).

6. File annual reports and pay the $60 license tax.

7. Renew agent services and any local licenses.

🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?

In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.

1. Licenses 
   
2. Filing Fees
3. Reports
4. Name Reservations
5. Articles of Organization