Wyoming offers one of the most straightforward and affordable LLC formation options in the nation, with a $100 filing fee for both online and mail submissions to the Wyoming Secretary of State. This transparent pricing has remained stable since the current fee schedule took effect on July 1, 2021, making Wyoming an attractive choice for entrepreneurs seeking predictable formation costs.

Wyoming does not offer expedited processing options. According to the SOS filing instructions, all filings are processed in the order received, and no expedited fee option is available. Mail filings take approximately 15 business days based on SOS guidance, while online filings move through a queue-based system that entrepreneurs can monitor at wyobiz.wyo.gov. The online option remains the clear choice for speed while maintaining the same low cost.

Current Wyoming LLC filing fees

Wyoming keeps formation costs refreshingly simple with just two filing options and transparent processing times. The $100 fee covers your Articles of Organization if you are forming a new Wyoming LLC, while registering an out-of-state company requires a $150 fee. Note that online filings incur a small third-party payment processing fee for credit or debit card payments; check wyobiz.wyo.gov for the current amount.

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That filing fee creates your LLC's legal existence in Wyoming. Your LLC remains in good standing with a Wyoming annual report fee of $60 minimum. Per W.S. 17-29-209, the fee is the greater of $60.00 or two-tenths of one mill on the dollar ($0.0002) of Wyoming-located assets. For most small businesses, the $60 minimum applies. As a practical reference point, LLCs with more than $300,000 in Wyoming-located assets will owe more than the minimum, since $60 divided by $0.0002 equals $300,000; this breakpoint is mathematically implied, not stated in the statute.

Series LLCs cost the same $100 for the parent LLC, plus an additional $10 for each child LLC within the series structure. Businesses expanding into Wyoming from another state can learn more about Wyoming foreign LLC registration and the associated $150 fee.

How Wyoming's filing fees compare to other states

Wyoming consistently ranks near the top of the Tax Foundation's State Business Tax Climate Index for tax competitiveness, a reflection of the state's combination of no income tax, low formation costs, and minimal ongoing obligations. When you factor in the absence of state income taxes and franchise fees that burden businesses in other jurisdictions, Wyoming's appeal becomes clear.

Looking at neighboring states reveals Wyoming's competitive advantage:

• Montana offers a lower $35 filing fee, but charges state income tax and a $20 annual report fee for LLCs

• Colorado LLC filing fee starts at just $50 with $25 periodic reports (increased from $10 as of July 1, 2024), but lacks Wyoming's privacy protections and asset protection laws

• South Dakota charges $150 for domestic LLC formation online, with an $55 annual report fee for online filers (effective July 1, 2025)

• Nebraska charges $103 to file online or $110 by mail for its Certificate of Organization, and requires biennial reports at $30 every two years

• Idaho charges $100 with an annual report requirement, but offers weaker business privacy

State LLC filing fees vary widely across the country, ranging from roughly $35 to $500 or more at the extremes. Wyoming's $100 sits comfortably in the lower portion of that range. More importantly, Wyoming avoids the costly surprises that catch business owners off guard:

• Massachusetts charges $500 to form an LLC by mail ($520 online, due to an automatic $20 expedited surcharge)

• California tempts with a low $70 filing fee but imposes an $800 annual minimum franchise tax through the Franchise Tax Board, pushing first-year costs to $890 or more, which means California franchise tax filing obligations erode any initial savings

• Texas charges $300 to form an LLC and, while LLCs below $2,650,000 in revenue owe no franchise tax for the 2026 report year, a Public Information Report is still required annually; the state also lacks the privacy and asset protection that make Wyoming attractive

Wyoming's value proposition extends far beyond the filing fee. The state's combination of low costs, no income tax, strong privacy protections, and superior asset protection laws creates an environment where the $100 formation investment pays dividends for years to come.

Additional filing fees to consider

Beyond Wyoming's $100 Articles of Organization, several optional charges may apply depending on your business needs. All fees below are verified from the official SOS fee schedule.

• Name reservation: $60 for 120-day protection when you need time to secure your chosen LLC name before filing

• Amendment fees: $60 for changes to the LLC name or other modifications to the Articles of Organization after formation

• Certificate services: $10 certification fee, plus copying charges of $0.50 per page for the first 10 pages and $0.15 per page thereafter

• Trade name registration: $100 to register a DBA if operating under a different name than your legal entity name

• Certificates of Existence/Good Standing: Non-certified status checks are available free online through Wyoming's Business Center; certified Certificates of Existence cost $20

Wyoming keeps additional fees reasonable and does not offer expedited processing; all filings are processed in the order received, and the online queue-based system already provides faster turnaround than mail.

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Frequently asked questions about Wyoming LLC filing fees

Below are answers to common questions entrepreneurs ask when forming an LLC in Wyoming.

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wyoming?

The Wyoming LLC formation filing fee is $100 whether you file online or by mail. Online filings include a small third-party card processing fee; check wyobiz.wyo.gov for the current amount. No expedited filing option is available; the Wyoming Secretary of State processes all filings in order received.

What is the annual cost to maintain a Wyoming LLC?

The annual report and license tax has a minimum of $60 per year. The fee equals two-tenths of one mill ($0.0002) per dollar of Wyoming-located assets, or $60, whichever is greater. For example, an LLC with $500,000 in Wyoming-located assets would owe $100 annually.

How long does it take to process a Wyoming LLC filing?

The Wyoming Secretary of State does not publish a formal guaranteed processing timeline. Based on SOS guidance, mail filings take approximately 15 business days. Online filings are processed through a queue-based system; filers can check the current processing date at wyobiz.wyo.gov.

Does Wyoming charge a franchise tax on LLCs?

Wyoming does not impose a traditional income tax or franchise tax. However, the annual report license tax functions as a minimal asset-based fee. For most small LLCs, this amounts to just $60 per year.

How does Wyoming compare to other states for LLC costs?

Wyoming's $100 formation fee is competitive nationally. State LLC filing fees vary widely, from roughly $35 in states like Montana to $500 or more in Massachusetts. Wyoming's additional advantages, including no state income tax, strong privacy protections, and a $60 annual report minimum, make the total cost of doing business significantly lower than states like California or Massachusetts.

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