To start an LLC in Wyoming you file Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State for $100, name a registered agent with a Wyoming street address, get a free EIN from the IRS, and file an annual report each year for $60 for most small businesses. Through Northwest Registered Agent it is $39 plus the state fee, with the first year of registered agent service included. Here are all seven steps, the real fees, and a check on whether Wyoming is even the right state for you.
Northwest Registered Agent
Form your LLC for $39 + state fees, with a full year of registered agent service included.
Step 1: Check that Wyoming is the right state for you
Wyoming is popular for good reasons: no state income tax for people or companies, a $60 yearly fee for most small LLCs, and members are not listed on the public filing.
But the state you form in is not the only one that matters. If you live in another state and run the business from home there, that state will usually require you to register your Wyoming LLC as a foreign LLC: a second filing and a second set of fees and taxes.
A Wyoming LLC is a good fit if you live in Wyoming, if you are not a US resident, or if the business truly has no home base in another state, such as a holding company or a fully online business run while you travel. Otherwise, forming in your home state is usually simpler; see our LLC service comparison for the three-year cost either way.
Step 2: Pick your name and check it is available
Your name has to be distinguishable from every business already registered in Wyoming and must include “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”. Words that suggest a bank, a trust or a corporation need special approval or are not allowed. Search the name for free on the Wyoming Secretary of State business search, check singular and plural versions, and check the domain and social handles too.
You do not need to reserve the name if you are filing soon; it is approved together with the LLC. Reserving only makes sense if you need to wait.
Step 3: Lock in your registered agent
This step decides whether your home address ends up on the public record. Every Wyoming LLC needs a registered agent with a physical Wyoming street address (no P.O. boxes) where someone is present during business hours to accept lawsuits and state notices. You can be your own agent only if you have a Wyoming street address and are there during business hours, and that address becomes public. You also give your agent the contact details of a real person at your company, which they keep privately.
If you do not live in Wyoming, you have to hire one. Northwest’s core business is registered agent service: when it forms your LLC the first year is included, then it is $125 a year. Official mail is scanned into your account, and with Privacy by Default Northwest’s address goes on your filing instead of yours.
Step 4: File your Articles of Organization
The Articles of Organization are the document that creates your LLC. With Northwest: click get started, choose LLC as the entity type, select Wyoming, and watch the order summary update. In the video it showed the $39 package, $103 for the Wyoming filing and a $142 total, with the first year of registered agent service included.
Next you enter the LLC name and pick a designator (LLC is the most common), see the optional EIN add-on, create your account and pay. Northwest files the articles with the state. Once Wyoming approves the LLC, save the articles and your filing ID: you need both for the EIN, the bank and the annual report.
Filing yourself: the same articles cost $100 on the state’s WyoBiz portal (plus a small card fee) or by mail. You need your agent’s name, address and signed consent, a mailing address, a principal office address and the organizer’s signature. Online filings are processed quickly; paper takes around 15 days or more. Check the spelling of your name and your agent’s address before paying, because fixing a mistake means a $60 amendment.
Step 5: Get your EIN
The EIN is your business’s federal tax ID, needed for a bank account, hiring and taxes. It is free from the IRS. With a Social Security number or ITIN you apply online: choose limited liability company, enter the number of members, answer a few questions and list yourself as the responsible party; you usually get the number in one session. Without an SSN or ITIN you file Form SS-4 by fax (about four business days) or by mail (about four weeks).
Northwest’s EIN add-on is $50 with an SSN and $200 without. US residents can easily skip it; for non-residents the $200 option is often worth it to avoid the fax-and-phone process.
Step 6: Write an operating agreement and open a bank account
Wyoming does not require an operating agreement and you do not file it, but you should have one. It sets out who owns the company, how profit is split, how decisions are made and what happens if a member leaves, and whether the LLC is member-managed (most small LLCs) or manager-managed. Use a free template, or have an attorney draft it if you have partners.
Then open a dedicated business bank account with your articles, EIN and operating agreement, and keep every business dollar in it. Mixing personal and business money is the fastest way to weaken the liability protection you just paid for.
Step 7: Stay compliant every year
The Wyoming annual report is due on the first day of your anniversary month: form on March 10 and it is due March 1 every year after. The fee is the greater of $60 or two-tenths of a mill on the dollar of company assets located and employed in Wyoming, which is $60 for most small businesses (assets under $300,000). File it on WyoBiz with your filing ID in a few minutes. Miss it by more than 60 days and the state can dissolve your LLC. Northwest sends reminders automatically and will file it for $100 plus the state fee if you want.
- Sales tax: if you sell taxable goods or services in Wyoming, get a sales tax license from the Wyoming Department of Revenue (a one-time $60 fee in the video; check the current fee).
- BOI report: the federal beneficial ownership report is no longer required for LLCs formed in the US, so do not pay anyone to file one.
- Form 5472: a non-US resident who is the only owner will likely need to file IRS Form 5472 every year, even with zero income. The penalty for missing it starts at $25,000. Talk to a tax professional.
Wyoming LLC costs at a glance
| Item | Cost | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Once |
| Annual report (license tax) | $60 minimum | Every year, first day of the anniversary month |
| Amendment | $60 | Only to fix or change the articles |
| Change of registered agent | $5 | Only if you switch |
| Northwest formation | $39 | Once, first year of agent included |
| Northwest registered agent | $125 a year | From year 2 |
| EIN | Free from the IRS | Once |
State fees from the Wyoming Secretary of State fee schedule (effective July 1, 2026) and Northwest’s Wyoming page, checked November 2026.
My honest take
Northwest is not the cheapest option upfront; some services advertise $0 formation and make it back on add-ons and renewals. The $125 a year from year two is a real ongoing cost, and the EIN add-on is something you can do yourself for free.
What you pay for is a clear price before checkout, your home address kept off the public record, mail scanning, and Corporate Guides you can call. If you already have a Wyoming LLC with another agent, Northwest can take over with its change-of-agent service included.
Start your Wyoming LLC with Northwest
$39 + state fees, 1 year of registered agent included.
FAQ
How much does a Wyoming LLC cost?
$100 to file the Articles of Organization, then an annual report of $60 a year for most small businesses (the greater of $60 or two-tenths of a mill on Wyoming assets). With Northwest you add the $39 formation package, which includes the first year of registered agent service.
When is the Wyoming annual report due?
On the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month every year. Miss it by more than 60 days and the state can dissolve the LLC.
Can a non-US resident form a Wyoming LLC?
Yes. You need a Wyoming registered agent, and you will likely get your EIN with Form SS-4 because you do not have an SSN or ITIN. A foreign single owner usually has to file IRS Form 5472 every year; ask a tax professional.
Do I need a Wyoming LLC if I live in another state?
Usually not. If you run the business from another state, that state normally requires a foreign LLC registration, so you pay two sets of fees. Wyoming fits best if you live there, are a non-US resident, or have no home base elsewhere.
Do I need a registered agent in Wyoming?
Yes. Every Wyoming LLC needs one with a physical Wyoming street address, no P.O. boxes, available during business hours. If you do not live in Wyoming you have to hire one.
Are Wyoming LLC members public?
Members are not listed on the public formation filing. Your registered agent and the addresses you provide are public, which is why many owners use an agent’s address instead of their home.
Related next step
Not sure Wyoming is right? Compare the best LLC services by 3-year cost, or follow the general guide to starting an LLC with Northwest. All guides are in LLC & Business Formation. Forming in North Carolina? Read how to start an LLC in North Carolina.
