Wyoming LLC Cost: $100 to File + $60 Annual License Tax (2026)

Fact-checked and updated September 14, 2026.

A Wyoming LLC costs $100 to file Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Annual reports are due on the first day of the anniversary month (e.g., formed May 15 → due May 1 each year). You can file through the official portal or use ZenBusiness Starter for a $0 formation service fee plus the same state fee. Optional services cost extra.

This guide is for creating a new Wyoming LLC. If you already have an LLC formed in another state, check Wyoming’s foreign-entity registration requirements before creating a second company.

Wyoming LLC costs: required fees and optional extras

Start with the WY SOS Business Fees (eff. July 1, 2026) and the Wyoming Secretary of State filing resources. These are government charges, separate from anything a formation company bills you.

Budget example: $100 for formation plus the recurring state filing in the table is the lean government path—before insurance, local permits, or professional help.

Wyoming has no state corporate income tax, but you must still budget the SOS annual report license tax.

Should you file on Wyoming wyobiz.wyo.gov or use ZenBusiness?

Choose DIY if you are comfortable completing Articles of Organization instructions, naming a Wyoming registered agent, and calendaring ongoing filings. Choose a filing service if you prefer a guided questionnaire. Either way, you make the ownership, address, and management decisions.

ZenBusiness lists Starter at $0 without a base-plan renewal. Its optional first year of Worry-Free Compliance renews at $199/year; registered-agent service is listed at $199/year (intro pricing may show about $99 for the first year—confirm at checkout). EIN and operating-agreement services are separate Starter purchases. Check the current package terms and checkout selections.

A free introductory service can become a recurring expense. Before paying, review the initial total, renewal amounts, and cancellation terms. Keep a copy of your selections. A reminder is not confirmation that a required state filing was submitted, and the state filing fee remains separate.

Neither path removes your responsibility to read the state’s fee schedule and ongoing filing rules. A guided service helps with paperwork preparation; it does not replace registered-agent duties or tax compliance.

Can you be your own Wyoming registered agent?

Wyoming remains popular for nonresident formations because of the relatively simple SOS fee schedule, but you still need a Wyoming registered agent and must keep the annual license tax current to avoid dissolution.

Yes, if you maintain a Wyoming registered agent (out-of-state owners commonly use a commercial WY agent). SOS records are public.

How to file your Wyoming LLC: a practical checklist

1. Check the name on wyobiz.wyo.gov; include required LLC designators (W.S. 17-29-108).
2. Name a Wyoming registered agent and complete Articles fields (email rules may apply).
3. File Articles of Organization for $100 online or by mail.
4. Save filed Articles and the filing ID for future annual reports.
5. Calendar the annual report for the first day of your anniversary month ($60 minimum license tax).

Same-day ($1,400) and next-day ($700) expedite exist on the fee schedule for unusual urgency; routine online formations usually do not need those tiers.

How long does approval take?

Online domestic filings often process quickly; mail can take longer (SOS FAQ cites up to ~15 business days max for some mail). ZenBusiness prep is separate.

If a lease, financing, or opening date depends on the LLC, leave room for name issues and corrections. Completing an online questionnaire is not the moment the company is approved.

Wyoming LLC annual report / license tax: what happens after formation?

Every Wyoming LLC must file an annual report and pay a license tax of $60 or two-tenths of one mill ($.0002) on assets located and employed in Wyoming, whichever is greater (W.S. 17-29-209 / SOS fee schedule). Due on or before the first day of the anniversary month; you may file up to 120 days early. Compute whether $.0002 of Wyoming-located and employed assets exceeds $60 before you assume the minimum always applies—see W.S. 17-29-209.

If unpaid for more than 60 days after the due date, the entity is subject to dissolution per SOS form notices.

Online annual reports may add a card processing fee—confirm at checkout. Certificates of Good Standing are available online at no cost per the fee schedule note.

If you buy compliance assistance, confirm the filing was actually submitted—reminders are not proof of filing.

After filing: get the business ready to operate

• Document how the LLC works. An operating agreement can set ownership, contributions, decision-making, distributions, and exit arrangements. Wyoming’s filing office generally does not require you to file the agreement with the formation paperwork—keep it with your company records. For multiple owners, resolve disagreements before money or contracts are committed.
• Get an EIN when needed. Form the entity first, then use the free IRS application if eligible. An EIN service fee pays someone to assist; it is not an IRS charge. Save the confirmation for banking and tax records.
• Separate business finances. Ask the bank for its document checklist and establish a bookkeeping process. Use the correct legal business name on applications and contracts; keep any trade-name registrations consistent.
• Check taxes and operating permissions. LLC formation does not itself select S-corporation taxation or issue a professional license. The IRS explains LLC tax classifications. Identify the state and local requirements for your actual work before opening.
• Check the current BOI rule. As of this review, FinCEN exempts entities created in the United States from beneficial-ownership reporting. A newly created domestic LLC generally falls within that exemption. Consult FinCEN directly before buying a BOI filing add-on.

For a simple one-owner operation, organize these tasks into a short checklist. Where ownership, investors, or tax elections are complicated, formation paperwork alone will not resolve those decisions.

Match insurance to the work your LLC performs

Entity formation and insurance solve different problems. Ask the insurer to identify the correct business and operations; ask clients or landlords what coverage and certificate of insurance they require. Use the relevant guide to compare coverage:

• Wyoming cleaning business insurance
• Wyoming food truck insurance
• Wyoming HVAC insurance
• Wyoming landscaping insurance
• Wyoming daycare insurance

Continue with the Wyoming business guide for the broader startup process.

Keep a simple compliance folder: filed Articles, EIN letter, operating agreement, registered-agent contract, and every annual/franchise confirmation. When you hire a bookkeeper or attorney later, that folder saves hours.

Formation creates the legal entity; it does not automatically open tax accounts, local licenses, or bank access. Sequence those tasks after you have SOS/SCC/DFI evidence of filing in hand.

Before you pay any third party, compare three numbers side by side: the official state formation fee, the service’s advertised formation charge, and the renewal price of every add-on in the cart.
A $0 formation offer can still become expensive if registered-agent, compliance, or document add-ons renew automatically.

After the state accepts the filing, update your contracts, invoices, and bank applications to use the exact legal name—including the LLC designator—unless you have also registered a trade name where required.
Mismatched names are a common reason banks and payment processors ask for extra paperwork.

Finally, revisit insurance once the entity exists. Clients and landlords often want the LLC named as the insured and may ask for additional insured status on certificates.
Entity paperwork alone does not transfer coverage from a personal policy to the company.

Wyoming LLC questions before you file

What is the Wyoming LLC formation fee?

$100 for Articles of Organization per the Wyoming SOS Business Division fee schedule (effective July 1, 2026).

How much is the Wyoming LLC annual report?

License tax of $60 or $.0002 of Wyoming-located/employed assets, whichever is greater. Due the first day of the anniversary month.

Can I be my own Wyoming registered agent?

Yes, if you meet Wyoming registered-agent rules; many nonresidents hire a commercial agent.

Does Wyoming charge franchise tax on LLCs?

The recurring SOS charge is the annual report license tax ($60 minimum or asset-based). There is no separate classic franchise tax label on the fee schedule.

Can I get an EIN without buying a service?

Yes. The IRS issues EINs free after the LLC exists.