Wyoming LLC Formation Service
$497 total. Line-item transparent. No upsells.
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| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wyoming Secretary of State filing fee | $100 |
| Registered agent service (year one) | $100 |
| Operating agreement template (Wyoming-tailored) | Included |
| EIN acquisition (IRS Form SS-4) | Included |
| Bank account applications (4-5 banks) | Included |
| Cowboy State Filings service fee | $297 |
| Total at checkout | $497 |
Year 2+ recurring: $60 Wyoming annual report (paid directly to state) + $100 CSF registered agent renewal = $160/year.
What’s Included
The $497 formation package covers six deliverables end-to-end. First, we prepare and file your Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State under § 17-29-201, including name availability verification and organizer designation. Second, we provide registered agent service for year one at our Wyoming physical address, satisfying the continuous registered agent requirement of § 17-29-209. Third, we draft a Wyoming-tailored operating agreement addressing management structure, capital contributions, distributions, and charging order provisions under § 17-29-503. Fourth, we file IRS Form SS-4 to obtain your Employer Identification Number. Fifth, we submit bank account applications to Mercury, Relay, Bluevine, and one to two additional banks selected for your profile. Sixth, you receive compliance calendar setup with annual report reminders. Every item is included at $497. No a la carte pricing, no premium tier.
How We File
Formation follows a defined sequence with parallel processing where dependencies allow. Step one: we file Articles of Organization electronically through the Wyoming Secretary of State portal. The filing includes your LLC name, registered agent designation (Cowboy State Filings at our Cheyenne address), organizer information, management structure election, and mailing address. The $100 state filing fee is paid directly to the Secretary of State. Step two: once the state accepts the filing, we submit IRS Form SS-4 for your EIN. For applicants with a US Social Security Number, we file online. For non-US residents or ITIN holders, we fax Form SS-4 to the IRS Cincinnati office. Step three: while awaiting the EIN, we draft your operating agreement tailored to your member structure, management type, and use case. Step four: upon EIN issuance, we submit concurrent bank applications to Mercury, Relay, Bluevine, and additional institutions. Each application includes Articles, EIN confirmation, operating agreement, and member identification.
Timeline
Total formation timeline averages 5-10 days for US-based applicants. Days one through two: Articles of Organization filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State within 24-48 hours of Stripe payment confirmation. The Secretary of State processes standard filings in one to three business days. Day two onward: upon state acceptance, CSF files IRS Form SS-4. Online EIN applications for SSN holders are processed within five to seven business days. Fax-filed applications for ITIN holders or non-US residents require four to six weeks. Days five through seven: operating agreement finalized and delivered. Days five through ten: bank account applications submitted to four to five banks concurrently upon EIN issuance. Mercury typically responds within three to five business days. Relay and Bluevine within five to seven business days. Combined approval rate across all banks is approximately 90 percent. CSF provides milestone status updates via email at each stage: state filing submitted, state filing accepted, EIN issued, operating agreement delivered, bank applications submitted, and bank approvals received.
Who This Is For
The Wyoming LLC formation service is designed for US residents and non-US residents forming their first or additional Wyoming LLC. Real estate investors use Wyoming LLCs to hold rental properties with charging order protection under § 17-29-503(a), often in a Series LLC structure under § 17-29-1101. Holding company operators form a Wyoming parent LLC to own operating subsidiaries in other states, creating asset isolation between entities. Online business operators use Wyoming for favorable tax treatment: no state income tax, no franchise tax, and a $60 annual report. Non-US entrepreneurs form Wyoming LLCs to establish a US business entity with US banking access. Consultants and freelancers use Wyoming LLCs for liability separation and professional credibility. Asset protection planners pair a Wyoming LLC with a Wyoming Domestic Asset Protection Trust under § 4-10-510. If you need a US LLC with strong statutory protections, transparent costs, and included banking setup, this service fits.
What You Need to Provide
The intake form takes approximately 60 seconds to complete. You provide: your full legal name and email address for account creation and correspondence. Your preferred LLC name plus one or two alternates in case your first choice is unavailable on the Wyoming Secretary of State records under § 17-29-108. The names and addresses of all LLC members and managers for Articles of Organization preparation and operating agreement drafting. Your intended management structure: member-managed or manager-managed. Your use case: real estate, holding company, online business, consulting, asset protection, or other. A government-issued photo ID for each member, required by banks under BSA/CIP requirements. Your Social Security Number, ITIN, or foreign tax identification number for IRS Form SS-4. A mailing address for the LLC, which can be anywhere and does not need to be in Wyoming. CSF handles everything else: name availability search, Articles preparation, registered agent designation, operating agreement drafting, EIN filing, and bank applications.
Year 2+ Costs
After formation, your Wyoming LLC has two mandatory annual costs totaling $160 per year. The Wyoming annual report fee is $60, paid directly to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The annual report is due on the first day of the anniversary month of your LLC formation, as required by § 17-29-209. Failure to file the annual report by the deadline results in administrative dissolution of the LLC. CSF registered agent renewal is $100 per year. Year one is included in your $497 formation fee. Renewal invoices are sent 60 days before the anniversary date. Combined recurring cost: $60 annual report plus $100 registered agent equals $160 per year. Compare this to Delaware, which charges a $300 annual franchise tax plus $50 annual report fee plus registered agent fees typically ranging from $100 to $300. Wyoming has the lowest ongoing compliance cost of any major LLC formation state. There are no state income taxes, no franchise taxes, and no gross receipts taxes applied to Wyoming LLCs regardless of where they operate or generate revenue.
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$497 total. Line-item transparent. State filing, registered agent, operating agreement, EIN, and bank applications included.