In Wyoming, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $102. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this charge is paid to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
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How Much Does a Wyoming LLC Cost?
Fee for Wyoming LLC Online Filing: $102
The primary expense of forming an LLC is the $102 charge to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State online.
Wyoming Annual License Tax: $50 or more
Wyoming requires LLCs to submit an annual report with the Secretary of State and pay a licensing tax on a yearly basis. The tax is $50, or 0.0002% of the total asset worth of the LLC (whichever is greater). Fees in excess of $500 must be sent after completing the online procedure.
Fee for Registered Agent
You may be your own registered agent in Wyoming, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.
Wyoming Foreign LLC Formation Fee
If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Wyoming, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Wyoming.
A Wyoming foreign LLC costs $100 to register. A foreign LLC may be registered in Wyoming by submitting an Application for Certificate of Authority.
Permits and Licenses for Businesses
Depending on your industry and geographical area, your Wyoming company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.
Other Fees for Filing an LLC
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
LLC Name Reservation: File an Application for Reservation of Name and pay the $50 filing fee to reserve your name for up to 12 months prior to the establishment of your LLC.
To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file an Application for Reservation of Trade Name and pay the $100 filing fee.