Wyoming LLC
The Cowboy Vault
Engineering your legal fortress in Wyoming. Updated guide for real estate holding companies.
Filing Fee
$100
One-time state fee
Annual Cost
$60
Recurring maintenance
Privacy Level
High
Public record visibility
Why form in Wyoming?
The inventor of the LLC. Unmatched privacy and asset protection.
2026 Regulatory Outlook
For real estate investors, Wyoming offers a specific blend of liability protection and tax implications. Whether you are holding a single family rental or a commercial complex, understanding the local Secretary of State requirements is crucial.
Strategic Insight
If you own property physically located in Wyoming, you typically MUST register the LLC here (or register a "Foreign LLC" here). Forming in Wyoming but ignoring Wyoming registration while owning property here can lead to fines.
Steps to Form
- Name Search: Ensure your desired name is available in the Wyoming database.
- Registered Agent: You must appoint a registered agent with a physical address in Wyoming.
- Articles of Organization: File the paperwork and pay the $100 fee.
- Operating Agreement: Corporate formality to prevent piercing the veil.
- EIN: Obtain from IRS after state approval.
Compare Wyoming
See how Wyoming stacks up against Wyoming, Delaware, and Nevada for privacy and asset protection.
- Filing Fee$100
- Annual Fee$60
- PrivacyHigh