Wyoming LLC: what it costs, the registered agent, and Wyoming vs Delaware
Wyoming is popular for LLCs because the state fees are low and simple. Here is what you actually pay, what the state requires, and how it compares with Delaware.
What a Wyoming LLC costs
- Formation: $100 for the Articles of Organization. Online filings paid by card add a 2.4% processing fee (minimum $1): about $102.40 on the $100 filing fee.
- Every year: Annual Report license tax: $60 every year, from the year after formation. $60 or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater.
- 3 years of state fees: $220 (year 1: $100, year 2: $60, year 3: $60).
Full Wyoming fee table with sources →
With a formation service (3 years, state fees included)
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northwest Registered Agent Northwest LLC $39 | 1st year free, then $125/year | $139 | $509 | Visit site |
 Bizee Basic $0 | 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $100 | $518 | Visit site |
MC MyCompanyWorks Basic $79 | Not included: $119/year | $298 | $656 | Visit site |
 ZenBusiness Starter $0 | Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $199 | $717 | Visit site |
 Tailor Brands Lite $0 | Not included: $199/year | $299 | $817 | Visit site |
LZ LegalZoom Basic $0 | Not included: $249/year | $349 | $967 | Visit site |
 doola Starter $297/yr | Included | $397 | $1,111 | Visit site |
 Firstbase Start $99 | Not included: $299/year | $498 | $1,216 | Visit site |
 Swyft Filings Basic $0 | Not included: $149/quarter | $696 | $2,008 | Visit site |
 Inc Authority Free LLC $0 | 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Registered agent in Wyoming
- Every business, domestic or foreign, must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address.
- You can be your own registered agent if you are at least 18, live in Wyoming, and have a physical Wyoming address and a valid email address.
- The registered office cannot be a post office box; it must be a street address where someone can accept legal papers.
- Agents that represent more than 10 businesses in Wyoming must register as Commercial Registered Agents.
The cheapest registered agent service over 3 years in our comparison is MyCompanyWorks at $357. Wyoming registered agent rules and prices →
Do you need to live in Wyoming?
Wyoming's filing rules require a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address. They do not list a residency requirement for the LLC's owners. If you run the business from another state, that state usually has its own registration and fees for out-of-state LLCs: check with the state where you operate.
Wyoming vs Delaware
| Wyoming | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $100 | $110 |
| Yearly state fees | Annual Report license tax: $60 every year | Annual LLC tax: $400 every year |
| 3 years of state fees | $220 | $910 |
| Registered agent | Every business, domestic or foreign, must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address. | Every entity must appoint a registered agent with a physical office address in Delaware. |
State fees only, from each state's official site. Delaware fee table →
FAQ
How much does a Wyoming LLC cost?
$100 to file the Articles of Organization, then at least $60 a year for the annual report license tax. Over 3 years that is $220 in state fees, plus a registered agent unless you live in Wyoming and act as your own.
Do I have to live in Wyoming to form an LLC there?
Wyoming's filing rules require a registered agent with a physical Wyoming address. They do not list a residency requirement for the LLC's owners.
Is Wyoming cheaper than Delaware?
In state fees, yes: $220 over 3 years in Wyoming against $910 in Delaware, mainly because of Delaware's annual LLC tax.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice.