Wyoming wrote the nation's first LLC statute in 1977 and has spent decades since building the strongest charging-order protection in the country, alongside no state income tax and one of the lowest annual costs anywhere. It's also where our own operations are anchored. Privacy-first formation at $229 + $109 state fee. Registered agent $99/yr.
Service fees compared honestly. Wyoming's $100 state filing fee is set by the state and collected at the time of filing, the same for every Wyoming filer.
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| Feature | LLC Service | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming LLC Formation | $229 + $109 state | $249+ + state | $199+ + state |
| Registered Agent (annual) | $99/yr flat | $249/yr | $99 Year 1, then $199/yr |
| Charging Order Protection | Explicit, sole remedy | Not addressed | Not addressed |
| Organizer Privacy (name off filing) | Automatic, every filing | Not standard | Not standard |
| Operating Agreement | Included, Wyoming-specific | $249 Pro | $199 Pro |
| Year 2+ Renewal | $99/yr | $249/yr | $199/yr |
| 5-Year Total (Formation + RA) | $625 + state fees | $1,494+ + state fees | $895+ + state fees |
You save up to $869 over 5 years versus LegalZoom, with a Wyoming-specific operating agreement and organizer privacy that competitors don't include. Competitor pricing reflects published rates verified April 2026.
Wyoming wrote the country's first LLC statute in 1977. Decades of refinement since then produced a combination of privacy, asset protection, and low annual cost that in our opinion is the strongest all-around package available.
Under Wyoming Statutes § 17-29-503, a charging order is the exclusive remedy available to a judgment creditor against a member's LLC interest. No forced sale of LLC assets, no ability to become a member, no interference with management. The creditor can only receive distributions if and when the LLC chooses to make them. This protection applies explicitly to both single-member and multi-member Wyoming LLCs.
Wyoming has no state personal income tax and no state corporate income tax. LLC profits that pass through to members are not taxed at the Wyoming state level. Combined with no franchise tax on LLCs, Wyoming's tax environment is one of the simplest and most predictable in the country.
Wyoming does not require member or manager names on the Articles of Organization, and we file as organizer so your personal name is not on the public formation record. Unlike some states, Wyoming also does not require member names on the annual report, so your privacy doesn't quietly disappear the first time you renew.
Wyoming's annual report carries a $60 minimum license tax. Combined with our $99/yr registered agent, the total annual cost to keep a Wyoming LLC in good standing runs around $159/yr, low for the level of asset protection you're getting. Compare that to states charging $300–$800/yr in franchise taxes and reporting fees for weaker protection.
Wyoming enacted the first LLC statute in the United States in 1977. Nearly fifty years of legislative refinement and case law followed, giving Wyoming's LLC Act a level of maturity most states are still catching up to. For owners who want a statute that has been tested and improved over decades, not a recent copy of someone else's law, that history matters.
Wyoming also permits Series LLCs for owners who want a single filing to hold multiple protected segments, useful for real estate investors and multi-asset owners who want to keep properties or ventures legally separated without forming and maintaining a separate LLC for each one.
Both states are strong choices. Here is the honest side-by-side so you can decide based on your actual priorities.
| Feature | Wyoming LLC | Nevada LLC |
|---|---|---|
| State Income Tax | ★ None | ★ None |
| Charging Order, Single-Member | ★ Explicit by statute (W.S. § 17-29-503) | ★ Explicit by statute (NRS § 86.401) |
| Member Names on Formation Filing | Not required | Not required |
| Annual Maintenance Cost | $60/yr annual report + $99 RA | $350/yr (list + business license) + $99 RA |
| Formation State Fee | $100 flat | $75 Articles + $150 initial list + $200 biz license = $425 |
| Annual Report Discloses Members? | Not required | Yes, annual list is public |
| Best For | Privacy-first, low annual cost, multi-use | Asset protection focus, NV-based businesses, single-member charging order |
This comparison reflects our current understanding of published state requirements. In our opinion, Wyoming offers a better total package for most privacy-focused clients. Nevada's asset protection statutes are particularly strong for clients whose primary concern is the charging order shield.
We handle the formation paperwork. Here is the straightforward path from start to an active Wyoming LLC.
We file Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. $100 state fee. Standard processing is 1–5 business days. You receive your Certificate of Organization once approved.
Your LLC needs a federal Employer Identification Number to open a business bank account and file taxes. We handle EIN filing with the IRS for $79 (with SSN) or $149 (without SSN).
We provide an operating agreement template built around Wyoming's charging-order statute, so the protection you're paying for is actually reflected in your governing document, not left to a generic form.
Wyoming LLCs file an annual report with a license tax, $60 minimum, due during your LLC's anniversary month. We send reminders and offer annual report filing as an upgrade service.
Everything you need to get your Wyoming LLC filed and active.
Flat rate every year. No price hikes, no surprise renewal jumps. Wyoming annual report ($60 minimum) filed separately or as an upgrade service.
Privacy is not a product tier we charge extra for. It's the foundation everything we do is built on. When you form your Wyoming LLC through us, we file as organizer so your personal name does not appear on the public formation record. Wyoming doesn't require member names on the annual report either, so that privacy holds year after year, not just on day one.
Straight answers to the most common questions about Wyoming LLCs, privacy, and asset protection.
Already have your LLC? Need something beyond formation? We offer a full menu of business services, all at transparent, flat-rate pricing.
Get a real Wyoming street address for your LLC, not a PO Box. All mail is scanned and delivered directly to your email. Use it for banking, state filings, and business correspondence. Physical forwarding available on request.
Physical mail forwarding available upon request. Shipping & handling fees apply. Each plan includes a unique suite number.
We handle the paperwork so you don't have to. All filing services include state fees paid on your behalf, no surprises.
From EINs to S-Corp elections, we handle the filings that keep your business compliant and tax-efficient.
All upgrade services are available to any Wyoming LLC, you don't need to have formed through us. Already have a registered agent elsewhere? Switch to us for $99/yr plus a small one-time $39 transfer fee and get access to everything above.
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We handle every step of the formation. You get a properly filed Wyoming LLC, a physical registered agent address in Wyoming, and full privacy from day one through renewal. $229 + $109 state fee. Registered agent $99/yr.
We value your privacy because we value ours.