Wyoming LLC Formation
Wyoming Company Formation for E-Commerce Sellers, Real Estate Investors, Non-Residents, and Privacy-Focused Entrepreneurs
The Goal Isn’t Forming the Company. It’s What You’re Doing With It
Maybe you’re launching an e-commerce business, establishing a U.S. company as a non-resident, buying real estate, holding investments, or starting a business to access the US markets.
You already know the goal. The Wyoming company is supposed to help you get there.
That’s why it’s frustrating to see formation treated like one job. Pay the fee. File the paperwork. Get your documents. Good luck with everything else.
That might be enough if all you wanted was a company on paper. But that’s not why you’re doing this.
You may also need U.S. banking, Stripe, Amazon Seller, payment processing, a property purchase, or simply help getting the business up and running. And the last thing you want is to get through formation, move on to the thing you actually care about, and realize nobody thought that far ahead.
Now you’re researching again. Chasing down documents. Trying to work out what’s missing. Spending more time and money fixing the setup instead of moving the business forward.
A good formation service shouldn’t just form your company. It should leave you ready to start your business and achieve your goals.
This is what happens when you form a company with a low-quality service. Your business gets associated with scam businesses. Your customers see this!
What's Your Goal?
We created a service that’s tailored to your goal. Real advice from a lawyer. Real office address with proof of address. Walkthrough guides and partnerships with online banks. We help you achieve what your business needs.
Creating an E-Commerce Business
You need to take and receive payments. You need a bank account that can work in your country. You need a US Stripe account to accept US dollars. Image also matters. Cheap formation services give your business an address used by 200,000+ businesses, many appearing in fraud reports. When customers Google your business, this looks bad for your brand. Avoid this and choose a real US office address with proof of address and help getting the accounts your business needs.
Forming a Company as a Non-US Resident
Everything is harder when you’re forming from outside the U.S. KYC is stricter, some platforms want a U.S. business address, and online banks like Mercury and Relay can be hard to open if you don’t know what they want. We deal with this every day and can guide you through the formation, address, banking, and verification process.
Real Estate Investor
You need a Wyoming company to hold property or fit into your real estate ownership structure. Before we form anything, you can speak with our Wyoming attorney about the setup you plan to use so the entity is created correctly from the start.
Selling on Amazon
You need more than an LLC. You need a company that can get through Amazon Seller verification. We can provide a utility bill in your business’s name, receive an Amazon verification postcard at our Wyoming office, and give you a walkthrough guide of the account opening process. We’ve helped many U.S. and non-U.S. sellers do this.
Privacy and Remaining Anonymous
You chose Wyoming because you don’t want your name unnecessarily appearing in public records. We can structure the formation so your name does not appear in the Secretary of State database and provide additional protection through our attorney-client privilege.
How is Start in Wyoming Different?
Our founder, Alex Freeburg is a licensed attorney in Wyoming. He has practiced law in Wyoming for over a decade through his law firm, Freeburg Law, founded in 2013. Freeburg Law has four attorneys practicing law.
When you form an LLC with Start in Wyoming, you get that experience by your side. We can also provide a separate registered agent and office address for your business.
Our office is a real working office in Cheyenne staffed by real people. We don’t simply resell another company’s address and disappear once your formation is filed.
Our virtual office service includes a lease agreement and an option for an Internet utility bill in your business’s name.
You’re not getting some empty warehouse with 100K fake businesses. Instead, you’re forming a company at a working office building staffed by real people with experience and reputation.
Verify Important Business Accounts
Start in Wyoming is an official partner of Mercury and Relay. We can assist you with onboarding successfully, provided you meet the requirements. The office may be suitable for other accounts, but we can’t guarantee verification.
Choose the Service that Fits Your Needs
Simple LLC Formation
Best For: Entrepreneurs who just need the LLC formed
For entrepreneurs who want a single or multi-member Wyoming LLC with no legal advice or banking help. Purchasers can bring their own address for the principal and mailing address, or they can add our mailing service for $400/year.
$403
INCLUDES
- Anonymous Wyoming LLC Formation
- One Year of Registered Agent Service (renews at $125/yr)
- Operating Agreement Template
- Includes $103 State Fee
DOESN'T INCLUDE
- Legal Consultation w/ an Attorney ($450 cost)
- EIN Filing ($500 cost)
- Attorney-Client Privilege
- US Bank Account Guidance
Attorney-Managed LLC Formation with Mailing Address
Best for: Those that have a US Address
Before we file anything, you’ll have a consultation with a Wyoming attorney to review the setup and make sure the company is being formed correctly. Proof of US address is not needed for opening a Mercury or Relay account.
$2000
+$1500 for multiple members
INCLUDES
- Everything in our Simple LLC Formation Service
- 1-Hour Legal Consultation w/ an Attorney
- Attorney-Client Privilege
- Customized Operating Agreement
- EIN Filing with the IRS (including non-US residents)
- One Year of Mailing Address Rental
- Mail Scanning for Important Mail
- Mail Forwarding (+Additional $20 Service Charge)
- U.S. Bank Account Guidance
- Includes $103 State Fee
(The mailing address renews at $400 a year. If you prefer, you can provide your own principal and mailing address upon formation)
Attorney-Managed LLC Formation with Proof of Business Address
Best for: Non-US Residents | Amazon Sellers | US Stripe Accounts
Same attorney-managed formation, but your business receives an office address, lease agreement, and optional utilty bill needed to verify US Amazon Seller and Stripe accounts.
$3000
+$1500 for multiple members
INCLUDES
- Everything in the Previous Packages
- 1 Year of our Virtual Office Service (Physical U.S. Office Address with Unique Suite Number)
- Optionable Add-On: Utility Bill in Your Business's Name From a Major ISP (+$55/month w/ a 12-month minimum contract)
- Professional Lease Agreement in Your Business's Name
(The virtual office service renews at $1000 a year)
Wyoming Corporation Formation
Best For: C-Corps | S-Corps
Corporations are more complex and should be treated as such. You will receive documents customized to your needs drafted by an attorney in Wyoming.
- Anonymous Corporation Formation
- 1-Hour Legal Consultation w/ an Attorney
- One Year of Registered Agent Service (renews at $125/year)
- Corporate Bylaws and Organizational Consents Drafted
- Stock Issued to the Founders with a Share Ledger to Match
- One Year of Mailing Address Rental (renews at $400/year)
- EIN Filing with the IRS (including non-US residents)
- US Bank Account Guidance
- Mail Scanning for Important Mail
- Mail Forwarding (+ $20 Service Charge)
- Includes $103 State Fee
$7500
Multi-Entity Structure
Best For: Real Estate Investors | Holding Company Structures | Family Offices
Get tailored advice from an attorney in Wyoming. You will have a consultation before we file anything to ensure we get the setup correct for your needs.
- Anonymous Formation for Multiple Entities
- 1-Hour Legal Consultation w/ an Attorney
- One Year of Registered Agent Service (renews at $125/year)
- One Year of Mailing Address Rental (renews at $400/year)
- An Operating Agreement for Every Company
- EIN Filing with the IRS (including non-US residents)
- US Bank Account Guidance
- Mail Scanning for Important Mail
- Mail Forwarding (+ $20 Service Charge)
- Includes $103 State Fee
Contact Us for Custom Pricing
How Does it Work?
From purchase to a professional U.S. company in a few days. We work quickly, but correctly. This ensures your company is set up for long-term security.
Our Guarantee
If you can’t verify a Stripe or Amazon Seller account using our address and documents upon sign-up, we’ll refund your virtual office (minus the state fee). Just share screenshots or official correspondence of your rejection, so we can help troubleshoot first. Sometimes verification is successful after a few attempts.
- 2 Minutes
It takes two minutes to complete the purchase form. All you have to do is provide your business name and contact details.
- 1 Hour Call
We will arrange a call with Alex, our attorney, for purchasers of the Complete LLC Formation at the first available date. This call establishes your attorney-client privilege and ensures you're setting the company up legally and correctly. We can do this via email if you’re not comfortable speaking English.
- 1 Business Day
Within one business day, our team will create your LLC and start preparing your EIN application, send your operating agreement and cover letter, and assign your unique suite number and lease agreement. The lease has professional letterhead and will show your business name and full address.
- 1 Week
If you need a utility bill, we’ll connect you with our partner Internet Service Provider. They work with you to set up an account in your business name and address. It can take up to a week to get your first utility bill sent via email.
- Receive Your EIN and Start Your Business
Your company is ready to submit the EIN and lease agreement or utility bill (if you need it) to your bank, payment processor, or e-commerce platform. If any questions arise, we will help troubleshoot and provide additional documentation.
There’s No Such Thing As An "Expedited EIN"
If you have an SSN or ITIN, you can apply for an EIN through the IRS online portal. The IRS will issue an EIN immediately. Our team is happy to help you with this process.
If you don’t have an SSN or ITIN, you must mail or fax a form to the IRS. Our team will do this form for you and fax it to the IRS, as we have found this to be the quickest method. The IRS is notoriously slow, so this can take several weeks. Sometimes the IRS issues the EIN in two weeks, but that’s a best-case scenario.
Some services will try to charge you more for an “expedited EIN”. There’s no such thing as an expedited EIN. These services are faxing the EIN just like us. The only difference is that they are calling the IRS, hoping that your EIN gets returned quickly to make more money from you. If we don’t hear from the IRS after two weeks, we will also call them until the EIN is sent. The same service, without being upsold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you form a corporation?
Yes, we can file an S-Corp or C-Corp. You must select the corporation package. You should be aware of the tax implications of this before you purchase.
How Long Does it Take to Form an LLC in Wyoming?
Forming a Wyoming LLC is immediate when done online with the Secretary of State. Filing by mail may take up to 15 business days. Online filing is the quickest way to form a new business entity and the method we use to register your business
Wyoming doesn’t offer expedited filing because online filings are processed immediately.
It’s tempting to use a cheap LLC formation service to save time and money. But here’s the catch: many of these services register hundreds of thousands of businesses at the same address. That address often ends up linked to fraudulent or high-risk activity, and when that happens, your Wyoming business gets a bad reputation with potential customers.
Will this work from my country?
We can file a company for people from most countries. The difficult part is banking. We can’t help people who are living in countries sanctioned by the U.S. government. We recommend checking the requirements of a few banks, as the banks can also have their own prohibited countries list. You can contact our team if you’re unsure.
What information do you need from me?
We are legally required as your registered agent to have basic contact information from you, including your name and phone number. We also require a government-issued ID, which we will process securely after you purchase.
What’s your process for mail handling?
We will scan and email important mail as it arrives. Important mail includes a letter from the bank or the IRS. We do not process general marketing mail or packages. If you would like mail forwarded, you can provide a prepaid FedEx shipping lable and our team will handle everything else.
Can you form a trust?
This is not something that we are currently offering.
Can you help file my taxes?
Start in Wyoming is not a tax service. We recommend speaking to a tax professional if you have tax questions. We can connect you with tax services to understand your requirements and file the correct forms.
Is the office address a CMRA?
No, the office address that we provide is not marked as a CMRA.
Do I need a BOI?
BOIs are not currently required by FinCEN for owners of U.S. companies. This includes non-U.S. citizens.
Who Do We Work With?
Digital Nomads
Traveling the globe but still want to access the U.S. markets? That’s no problem. We can be your base in the U.S. and provide you with a local business address and a U.S. business formation.
Entrepreneurs
Wyoming is one of the most desirable states in the US to start a business. Whether running an online business or looking to expand operations across the U.S., Wyoming is the state for you.
Non-Residents
We make it easy for non-U.S. residents to register a business and open a U.S. bank account. We provide everything you need to be a professional U.S. company.
What are the Benefits of a Wyoming LLC?
Privacy
Wyoming has some of the strictest regulations on privacy in the US. Ensure that your business and personal information are kept separate. Wyoming never publishes personal information on public records like other US states
Taxes
No corporate or state income tax makes Wyoming one of the most favorable states for tax purposes. Many entrepreneurs choose to start a business in Wyoming for that exact reason
Liability and Asset Protection
An LLC gives you liability and asset protection that provides separation between the business and member assets
Low Filing and Maintenance Fees
Wyoming has a low maintenance and filing fee saving your business hundreds of dollars a year compared to other states
Ready to start your Wyoming LLC today?
No more stress about closed bank accounts or late filing fees. High-quality business address and formation services
Wyoming LLC Requirements
When forming your Wyoming LLC, you must choose a business name that complies with state requirements and is available for use. Wyoming requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state.
You’ll also need to file Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State, providing your LLC’s name, registered agent, principal and mailing addresses, and organizer information. Start in Wyoming can do all of this for you.
An operating agreement isn’t required as part of the state filing, but it’s recommended to establish how your company will be owned and managed.
After formation, you’ll need to maintain your registered agent and file an annual report each year to keep your LLC in good standing.
You don’t need to live in Wyoming or even in the US to open a Wyoming LLC. You can open a Wyoming LLC from another state or country.
Below, we’ll walk through each requirement and explain the Wyoming LLC formation process.
How to Start an LLC in Wyoming
LLC formations in Wyoming can be done quickly, but they should also be done corretly. Our team is experienced in forming companies and keeping your private details anonymous.
Step 1. Choose a Name for Your Wyoming LLC
Visit the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Business Entity Search tool and do a Wyoming business search to check if your business name is available.
Enter your proposed LLC name, excluding identifiers like “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company”, and review the search results to see if any existing businesses have similar names.
Your LLC name must include a designator such as “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC,” or “L.L.C.” and be distinguishable from other Wyoming-registered businesses.
The Secretary of State describes distinguishable as:
“Add at least one distinguishable character such as a numeral, a distinguishable letter, or an additional word.”
Avoid restricted words that imply a government agency or educational institution, such as “bank” or “university”. Including these words in your name means you can’t file online and may require additional approval.
For more information on naming requirements, see the Wyoming Secretary of State naming information PDF.
If your LLC is filed with an incorrect name, the Wyoming Secretary of State only notifies you after filing. The state fee is non-refundable, so you’ll have to pay again to resubmit. Find out about the cost of a Wyoming LLC here.
If you’re unsure about name compliance, contact the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office or our team for guidance before submitting your business formation documents.
Step 2. Appoint a Wyoming Registered Agent
A registered agent will receive legal documents and official correspondence for your Limited Liability Company. For example, if your LLC were to be sued, the service of process would be delivered to the registered agent. This makes who you choose as your registered agent an important choice.
To be a registered agent, you must have a physical Wyoming address and be available during business hours to accept documents in person. The agent’s address cannot be a PO box. For this reason, a registered agent service is recommended for most LLCs in Wyoming.
Step 3. Complete the Articles of Organization
To create a Wyoming LLC, you need to register your business with the Secretary of State. The document you receive to confirm your company is active is called the Articles of Organization.
This process can be confusing, and all the information on this form will be available publicly.
Delayed Effective Date
Most business owners want their LLC to become active immediately after filing, but Wyoming allows you to specify a future date if needed. This is known as a delayed effective date. This can be useful if you need time to form your business or are waiting for a specific event or deadline.
Search or Enter a Registered Agent
This is where you enter your registered agent. If you’re using our registered agent service, you will search for Start in Wyoming using the information we provide.
What’s the Difference Between a Principal Address and a Mailing Address?
You’ll need to provide a principal address and a mailing address when registering your LLC in Wyoming.
| | Principal Address | Mailing Address |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Must be a physical location (no P.O. boxes). | Can be a physical location or a P.O. box. |
| Purpose | This will be the address that appears on your Article of Organization and becomes your company’s main business address. It can influence customer trust and may need to be verified when using certain services. | Used for receiving mail. |
Both addresses will be on the public record. You can use the same address for both. Some registered agents will allow you to use their address; others don’t.
Who is the Organizer?
The organizer is the person responsible for filing the LLC. The organizer doesn’t have to be part of the LLC, and they have no control over the LLC. This name will be available on public records.
- The organizer can be a member of your LLC.
- A manager of your LLC can also serve as the organizer.
- Or, you can hire a third party. For example, Start in Wyoming customers can act as the organizer.
Additional Articles
The Additional Articles section is optional and not needed for almost all LLCs. Our lawyer can advise you whether your LLC needs this.
Confirm and Pay
Once the Articles of Organization are filed and paid for, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to download and print your filed documents.
Step 4. Prepare a Wyoming LLC Operating Agreement
Wyoming state law doesn’t require LLCs to have a written operating agreement.
This document clarifies your company’s inner workings, helping prevent member misunderstandings and disputes.
Your operating agreement should cover:
- Ownership structure: Define the percentage of ownership for each member.
- Member roles and responsibilities: Establish who will manage the LLC and what responsibilities each person has.
- Profit distribution: Explain how profits and losses will be allocated among members.
- Decision-making: Specify how business decisions are made and establish voting procedures.
- Member changes: Set out procedures for admitting new members, transferring ownership or handling member exits.
An operating agreement is also useful for a single-member LLC. It documents your ownership and establishes how the company will be managed, even when there’s only one owner.
Unlike the Articles of Organization, your operating agreement is an internal document and doesn’t need to be filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State.
What Happens After Your Wyoming LLC is Formed?
One of the benefits of starting an LLC in Wyoming is the limited requirements for an LLC. Once you’ve formed your LLC, the upkeep is minimal.
The Wyoming LLC requirements include:
- Maintain a registered agent in Wyoming to receive important documents and notices.
- File an annual report and pay the associated fee to keep your LLC in good standing.
- Compliance with tax laws and obtaining business licenses and permits.
Wyoming LLCs must file an annual report with the Wyoming Secretary of State by the first day of the LLC’s anniversary month. The report includes basic company information and the Wyoming LLC annual fee, which starts at $60. Late filings incur penalties.
The annual report due date is the start of your annual formation month. For example, if your Wyoming LLC was formed on April 10th, the annual report would be due by April 1st annually.
A business license isn’t needed to operate for most businesses. If your LLC is operating in Wyoming in sectors such as food or transportation, you may need to apply for an industry-specific license.
You’ll still have to consider federal and sales tax obligations based on your LLC’s structure and ownership. It’s best to speak to a tax professional to understand your situation.