File your Wyoming LLC annual report correctly. $60 fee, due first day of anniversary month, 60-day grace period. Complete compliance guide for nonresident owners.
Keeping your Wyoming LLC compliant requires filing one simple annual report each year. This straightforward requirement takes just minutes to complete and costs only $60—one of the lowest fees in the United States.
In this guide, we walk you through everything nonresident business owners need to know about Wyoming LLC annual report filing, from understanding deadlines to avoiding common mistakes.
Wyoming LLC annual reports are due the first day of your formation anniversary month, cost $60 minimum, and can be filed online in minutes. We handle this for you as part of our comprehensive compliance services, ensuring your business stays in good standing.
Wyoming's annual report system is remarkably simple compared to other states. Here are the key numbers every nonresident owner should know:
Unlike many states that charge late fees, Wyoming takes a different approach: your LLC remains in good standing for 60 days after the due date, then faces administrative dissolution if you haven't filed. This makes staying compliant straightforward—just file before your anniversary month deadline.
Your Wyoming LLC annual report deadline is based on your formation date, making it easy to remember once you understand the system.
If your LLC was formed on any day in a given month, your annual report is due on the first day of that same month each year.
Examples:
Pro Tip: You can file up to 120 days (4 months) before your due date. Filing early ensures you never miss the deadline and can take advantage of the advance filing window if you're managing multiple deadlines.
Wyoming doesn't charge late fees, but your LLC becomes delinquent on the second day of your anniversary month. Within 60 days of your due date, the Wyoming Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC if you haven't filed.
Timeline breakdown:
The Wyoming LLC annual report requires minimal information, making it quick to complete even if you're managing your business from another country.
Most nonresident LLC owners pay the minimum $60 fee because their Wyoming-based assets are minimal. The fee only increases if your LLC holds more than $300,000 in assets physically located in Wyoming.
Fee structure:
Only physical assets located in Wyoming count toward the fee calculation. Bank accounts, inventory, equipment, or real estate must be physically in Wyoming to be included. For most nonresident business owners operating online or from other locations, the asset value is $0.
Wyoming makes online filing straightforward through their Annual Report Wizard. Here's the step-by-step process:
Visit wyobiz.wyo.gov and enter your Secretary of State Filing ID
Confirm addresses and update registered agent details if needed
Pay $60 + convenience fee via credit card for instant approval
When you file online, Wyoming charges a small convenience fee in addition to the $60 base fee:
| License Tax Amount | Convenience Fee |
|---|---|
| $25 - $99.99 | $2.25 |
| $100 - $250 | $3.75 |
| $250.01 - $500 | $8.95 |
| Over $500 | Must file by mail |
For most LLCs paying the standard $60 fee, the total online cost is $62.25 ($60 + $2.25 convenience fee).
If you prefer to file by mail or have fees exceeding $500, send your annual report to:
Wyoming Secretary of State State Capitol Building 200 West 24th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
Mail filings take 3-15 business days to process. Online filings are approved immediately, making them the preferred option for most nonresident owners.
While Wyoming requires only a simple annual report at the state level, nonresident LLC owners must also meet federal tax compliance requirements. Understanding both obligations ensures your business stays fully compliant.
If you're a nonresident owner (non-U.S. citizen or resident), your single-member Wyoming LLC must file these federal forms annually:
Annual Federal Requirements:
These federal requirements are separate from your Wyoming annual report and require careful attention. We handle all federal tax filing through our Federal Tax Filing service, ensuring you meet IRS deadlines without confusion.
Nonresident LLC owners need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to file federal taxes and open U.S. bank accounts. Unfortunately, the IRS doesn't allow online EIN applications for foreign individuals—you must apply by mail or fax, which takes 1-4 weeks.
We simplify the EIN application process as part of our Wyoming LLC formation service, handling the paperwork and following up with the IRS on your behalf.
Learning from others' experiences helps you maintain seamless compliance. Here are the most frequent mistakes nonresident owners make:
The number one reason Wyoming LLCs face administrative dissolution is missing the annual report deadline. Unlike states with aggressive reminder systems, Wyoming sends email notifications but these often end up in spam folders.
Solution: Set personal calendar reminders for 90 days, 30 days, and 7 days before your anniversary month. Even better, use our compliance service to handle filing automatically.
Some nonresident owners incorrectly include all business assets when calculating the filing fee, not just those physically located in Wyoming.
Solution: Unless you have physical inventory, equipment, real estate, or Wyoming bank accounts exceeding $250,000 in the state, your Wyoming asset value is typically $0 and you pay only the $60 minimum fee.
When you file the annual report yourself, your name and email address become part of the public record—defeating Wyoming's privacy protections.
Solution: Use a registered agent service to maintain anonymity. The registered agent files on your behalf, keeping your personal information confidential.
Many nonresident owners believe that because Wyoming has no state income tax, they have no tax obligations at all. Unfortunately, federal tax requirements still apply.
Solution: Combine state compliance with federal tax filing services to ensure you're meeting all obligations, not just Wyoming's annual report.
Unlike most states that charge late fees, Wyoming doesn't offer that option. Once you're 60 days past your due date, your LLC faces administrative dissolution—there's no "pay extra to file late" option.
Solution: File early using the 120-day advance filing window. Early filing eliminates deadline stress and ensures you never face dissolution.
Managing compliance from another country can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing multiple business priorities. We make Wyoming LLC annual report filing effortless.
When you work with us, you receive proactive compliance support that keeps your Wyoming LLC in good standing at both state and federal levels. We monitor deadlines, file reports before they're due, and handle all the paperwork—so you can focus on growing your business.
Explore our Wyoming LLC formation and compliance services designed specifically for nonresident business owners.
If your LLC was administratively dissolved for failing to file an annual report, you may be able to reinstate it—but time is critical.
Wyoming allows reinstatement for up to 2 years after administrative dissolution. After 2 years, reinstatement is no longer possible under Wyoming statute.
To reinstate:
The process typically takes 1-2 weeks for approval. However, reinstatement comes with complications—your LLC's good standing gap may create banking issues, contract problems, and compliance headaches.
Prevention is easier than reinstatement: If your LLC is approaching dissolution or has recently been dissolved, contact us immediately. We can expedite the reinstatement process and establish ongoing compliance support to prevent future issues.
Understanding how Wyoming compares to other popular LLC states helps you appreciate the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of Wyoming's system.
| State | Annual Fee | Due Date | Late Fee | Online Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $60 | Anniversary month | None (60-day dissolution) | Yes (instant) |
| Delaware | $300 | June 1 | $200 + interest | Yes |
| Nevada | $350 | Anniversary month | $50 | Yes |
| New Mexico | $0 | None required | N/A | N/A |
Wyoming offers the most balanced approach: low cost, simple requirements, and reasonable deadlines. While New Mexico requires no annual report, it also offers weaker privacy protections and less established legal precedents for asset protection.
For most nonresident business owners, Wyoming provides the ideal combination of affordability, privacy, and legal protection.
Beyond state annual reports, it's important to understand current federal beneficial ownership requirements—especially given recent regulatory changes.
As of March 2025, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN has been subject to court challenges and deadline extensions. The most recent extension moved the compliance deadline to March 21, 2025, though this may change as litigation continues.
What this means for your Wyoming LLC:
We monitor these regulatory changes and notify our clients when action is required. Our compliance services include beneficial ownership reporting support to ensure you meet any applicable federal requirements.
Your Wyoming LLC annual report is due on the first day of the month in which you formed your LLC. For example, if you formed your LLC on May 15, your annual report is due May 1 each year. You can file up to 120 days early, and you have a 60-day grace period before facing administrative dissolution.
The minimum fee is $60 for LLCs with less than $300,000 in assets located in Wyoming. If your Wyoming-based assets exceed $300,000, the fee is $60 plus $0.0002 per dollar over $300,000. Most nonresident LLC owners pay the $60 minimum since they don't have physical assets in Wyoming.
Yes, Wyoming offers online filing through their Annual Report Wizard at wyobiz.wyo.gov. Online filings are approved immediately and cost $60 plus a small convenience fee (typically $2.25-$8.95 depending on the total amount). This is the fastest and easiest filing method.
Your LLC becomes delinquent the day after your due date. Wyoming doesn't charge late fees, but if you don't file within 60 days of the due date, the Wyoming Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC. You can reinstate within 2 years of dissolution, but after 2 years, reinstatement is not possible.
You need your principal office address, mailing address (if different), registered agent information, and asset value (if over $300,000 in Wyoming). Wyoming does not require you to list member or manager names, ownership percentages, or financial statements, preserving your privacy.
Yes, the Wyoming annual report is a state-level requirement. If you're a nonresident owner, you also need to file federal Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120 with the IRS by April 15 each year, even with zero income. We handle federal tax filing through our Federal Tax Filing service.
Yes, Wyoming allows you to file up to 120 days (4 months) before your due date. Early filing ensures you never miss the deadline and is especially helpful if you're managing compliance for multiple entities or traveling extensively.
Only include assets physically located in Wyoming—such as real estate, inventory, equipment, or Wyoming bank accounts. Digital assets, intellectual property, and accounts held in other states or countries don't count. For most nonresident online businesses, the Wyoming asset value is $0, meaning you pay the minimum $60 fee.
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