Wyoming pioneered the LLC and still leads on privacy: your name never appears on a public register. No state income tax, a $60 annual report fee, and full remote formation make Wyoming the smart choice for non-residents who don't need VC funding.
One-time service fee. Wyoming state filing fee (~$100) charged separately by the State. Annual report fee ($60/year) is a separate ongoing cost payable to the state.
Form My Wyoming LLCWe review your situation - business type, banking needs, and whether you expect US investor involvement - and confirm Wyoming suits your goals.
We submit your formation documents to the Wyoming Secretary of State, typically within one business day of receiving your intake details.
Wyoming approves most online filings within 1-3 business days. Your official certificate is uploaded straight to your dashboard.
We provide a step-by-step guide for non-residents applying for an Employer Identification Number via the IRS phone or fax route - no ITIN or SSN required.
Your customised Operating Agreement, Certificate of Formation, and all supporting documents are delivered to your dashboard, ready for US banking and contracts.
Yes. Wyoming does not require member or manager names to be listed on the Articles of Organization, which are the publicly filed documents. Your ownership remains off the public record unless you voluntarily disclose it - for example, on a bank application or contract. This is one of the strongest privacy protections offered by any US state and a key reason non-residents choose Wyoming over Delaware.
Delaware is the preferred choice if you plan to raise venture capital or bring on US institutional investors, because most VC funds and accelerators expect a Delaware entity. Wyoming is the better choice if you want privacy (no public member list), lower annual costs ($60/year vs Delaware's $300 annual LLC tax), and no state income tax - and you don't need VC funding. For holding companies, e-commerce sellers, freelancers, and asset-protection structures, Wyoming almost always wins on cost and privacy.
Wyoming LLCs pay an annual report fee to the Secretary of State each year. The minimum fee is $60 (based on assets in the state), making Wyoming the lowest-cost US state for annual LLC maintenance. By comparison, Delaware charges a $300 annual LLC tax. Registered Agent renewal is an additional recurring cost, and any US tax return preparation (if required) would also be separate.
Wyoming LLCs must file an annual report with the Secretary of State by the first day of the anniversary month of formation each year. The report confirms your registered agent and principal address. The minimum fee is $60. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution. If you purchase our annual compliance add-on, we handle this filing for you each year and send reminders well in advance.
A registered agent (sometimes called a statutory agent) is a person or company with a physical address in Wyoming that is authorised to receive official legal and state documents on behalf of your LLC - including service of process, state notices, and tax correspondence. Every Wyoming LLC is legally required to maintain a registered agent with a Wyoming street address at all times. Our service includes registered agent coverage for the first year.
Yes. A Wyoming LLC with an EIN can open a US business bank account. Mercury, Relay, and Wise Business are popular choices that accept non-resident owners and do not require a physical US visit. Traditional banks like Chase or Bank of America typically require in-person branch visits. A Wyoming LLC is fully accepted by all major US banking institutions and payment processors including Stripe, PayPal, and Square.
No. A Social Security Number is not required to form an LLC in Wyoming. You will need a passport for identification. To obtain an EIN (required for US banking), foreign applicants can apply via IRS Form SS-4 using the phone or fax method - no SSN or ITIN is required. We provide a full walkthrough of this process as part of our service.
A single-member LLC owned by a non-resident alien is typically treated as a disregarded entity by the IRS, meaning the LLC itself does not pay US federal income tax. Wyoming has no state income tax. Whether you personally owe US tax depends on whether your LLC has effectively connected income from US sources - a question that turns on the nature of your business and any applicable tax treaty between the US and your home country. We do not provide tax advice; please consult a US international tax professional.
No. The entire Wyoming LLC formation process is handled remotely. There is no requirement to visit Wyoming, appear in person, or notarise any documents for formation. You can also operate the LLC from anywhere in the world after formation. If you choose to open a bank account with a traditional US bank, they may require an in-person visit - but online-first banks like Mercury and Relay have no in-person requirement.
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Form My Wyoming LLC