Wyoming LLC Cost: Average Fees Explained

Wyoming is a popular formation state because the up-front fee is low and the yearly charge is tied to a minimum rather than a large flat tax. You file Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State, name a registered agent with a Wyoming address, and pay the filing fee. The costs that follow are an annual report and, if you hire one, an agent.

Figures here come from the sources named in each table and were checked on Oct 11, 2026. Wyoming's filing office can change fees, so confirm current amounts with the Secretary of State before you pay.

The Articles of Organization are the only filing every new LLC must make. A few other filings are available if you need them.

A name reservation holds your chosen name for 120 days at $60. That only pays off if you cannot file right away. An amendment, used to change details in your Articles, costs $60.

If a bank, lender, or another state asks for proof that your LLC is active, you can order a certified Certificate of Existence for $20. A trade name, which Wyoming handles as a DBA registration, costs $100.

Wyoming has no flat annual fee. Each year, an LLC pays a license tax with its annual report, and the amount is based on the value of assets located in the state.

The minimum is $60/yr, per US Business Compliance. LLCs with more assets in Wyoming may owe more. The report is due annually, and missing it can lead to penalties and, eventually, administrative dissolution. Put the due date on your calendar when you form, and check the Secretary of State's instructions for how the tax is calculated for your situation.

Wyoming requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state. If you live in Wyoming, you can serve as your own agent. Owners who live elsewhere, or who want their address kept off public records, usually hire a commercial agent.

A commercial agent typically costs about $125/yr, according to LLC University. Rates vary by provider, so compare renewal pricing and not only the first-year price. A registered agent is a service, not a state fee, and you can change agents later by filing an update with the state.

Most published figures for Wyoming agree on the state fee. The differences come from what each source counts.

• Some figures are the state filing fee alone.
• A figure that comes from a formation company's checkout may include service fees, such as processing or handling, on top of the state fee.
• First-year totals may add an agent, the annual report, or an operating agreement.

If one site shows a number slightly above the state fee, it may include service fees. The state fee itself is the same whichever route you use.

Owners often form in Wyoming for its low cost, but the low filing fee is one input among several. If you live and work in another state, you will generally still have to register the LLC there as a foreign entity, which means paying that state's fee and keeping an agent in both places.

Forming in Wyoming makes the most sense when you have a reason for it, such as living there or running a business based there. If you are choosing between states, price the whole picture: formation, annual costs, and any registration fee at home. A licensed attorney or CPA can tell you whether a Wyoming LLC fits your situation.

You can file directly with the Secretary of State and pay only the government fee. Formation services take over the paperwork for a service charge and often bundle a year of agent service, which can be convenient for out-of-state owners.

Whatever route you take, the LLC has the same legal standing. Consider writing an operating agreement, especially if there is more than one owner. Wyoming does not require you to file it, but it records ownership, decisions, and what happens when someone leaves. For anything complicated, consult a licensed attorney.