Northwest: LLC for $39 + state fee, registered agent free for year 1

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How to open an LLC in Wyoming

It costs $100 to file and about $60 a year to keep. License tax is $60 or two-tenths of one mill ($0.0002) on Wyoming assets, whichever is greater, so most small LLCs pay $60.

Fees checked 29 Oct 2026 against the Wyoming filing office.

Wyoming LLC at a glance

Filing fee
$100Card payment is accepted for online filings only; a card processing fee may apply.
Every year after
$60Annual report license tax, $60 minimum or $0.0002 times Wyoming assets if greater, due on the first day of the anniversary month.
When it's due
First day of the anniversary month of formation each year.
Processing time
Up to 15 business days for mailed filings; online filings at wyobiz.wyo.gov are usually processed faster. Wyoming does not offer expedited filing.
Newspaper publication
Not required
Registered agent
Registered agent can be a Wyoming resident individual or a domestic or foreign entity authorized to do business in Wyoming, with a physical Wyoming address. Drop boxes are not acceptable; a PO box only in addition to the physical address. The agent must sign a consent to appointment.
Name rules
Name must include Limited Liability Company, LLC, L.L.C., Limited Company, LC, L.C., Ltd. Liability Company, Ltd. Liability Co. or Limited Liability Co.

File with the stateOfficial fee schedule

What it costs over five years

State fees included, and every yearly fee for five years.

SetupYear 15 years
Do it yourself, be your own agent$100$340
Bizee Basic, keep their agent$100$936
Northwest, keep their agent$139$879
  • An LLC not paid within 60 days of the due date can be administratively dissolved.
  • An email address is required on the Articles for electronic service of process notices.

Best LLC services in Wyoming

All three file in Wyoming. Add the $100 state fee to each price.

  • 1Safest default

    Northwest Registered Agent

    4.1 on Trustpilot (310 reviews)

    Advertised
    $39 + state fee
    Real year 1
    $39 + state fee
    Agent renewal
    $125/yr
    EIN
    Free from the IRS

    Cheapest over five years, first year of agent service included, human support.

    Few extras. No bookkeeping or attorney marketplace.

    Visit Northwest

    Opens northwestregisteredagent.com

  • 2Cheapest year 1

    Bizee (Incfile)

    4.8 on Trustpilot (26,356 reviews)

    Advertised
    $0 + state fee
    Real year 1
    $0 + state fee
    Agent renewal
    Free year 1, then $149/yr
    EIN
    Free from the IRS, or $70 add-on

    Lowest start. Costs more than Northwest from year 3 if you keep their agent.

    The agent auto-renews. Basic covers the filing and the agent, little else.

    Visit Bizee (Incfile)

    Opens bizee.com

  • 3Compliance tools

    ZenBusiness

    4.8 on Trustpilot (33,107 reviews)

    Advertised
    $0 + state fee
    Real year 1
    $199 + state fee
    Agent renewal
    $199/yr
    EIN
    Free from the IRS, or $99 add-on

    Worth it if you will use the dashboard and reminders. Otherwise you pay for software.

    A website-builder trial is preselected at checkout and renews at $15/mo.

    Visit ZenBusiness

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Forming in Wyoming from outside the US?

You will also need an EIN without an SSN and a US address a bank will accept. doola, Firstbase, Stripe Atlas, StartGlobal include the EIN; check that the one you pick files in Wyoming before you pay.

Services for non-residents forming in Wyoming
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Wyoming LLC questions

How much does it cost to open an LLC in Wyoming?
The state charges $100 to file. After that, budget $60 a year to keep the LLC in good standing (Annual report license tax, $60 minimum or $0.0002 times Wyoming assets if greater, due on the first day of the anniversary month). A registered agent service adds $0 to $300 a year unless you act as your own.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Wyoming?
Up to 15 business days for mailed filings; online filings at wyobiz.wyo.gov are usually processed faster. Wyoming does not offer expedited filing.
Do I need a registered agent in Wyoming?
Yes. Registered agent can be a Wyoming resident individual or a domestic or foreign entity authorized to do business in Wyoming, with a physical Wyoming address. Drop boxes are not acceptable; a PO box only in addition to the physical address. The agent must sign a consent to appointment.
When is the Wyoming LLC annual fee due?
First day of the anniversary month of formation each year.