Two good states. Which one fits your company?
We form companies in Wyoming and Delaware only. Both work from abroad and both keep members off the public record. What differs is the yearly cost, and whether you plan to raise investment.
The facts, from each state's fee schedule
Government fees are separate from our price and shown before you pay.
| Fee | Wyoming | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| LLC state filing fee | $100 | $110 |
| LLC annual report or annual tax | $60 minimum, due yearly | $400, due June 1 |
| C-Corp state filing fee | $100 | $109 minimum; rises with authorized shares |
| C-Corp annual report and franchise tax | $60 minimum, due yearly | $225 minimum, due March 1 |
| Members listed on the public record | No | No |
| State income tax on income earned outside the state | None | None when the LLC does not do business in Delaware |
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State fee schedule and Delaware Division of Corporations fee schedule, checked 2026‑09‑07.
What each state charges every year
The yearly state charge is the difference you notice most. These are the state charges alone, before our plan price: Delaware's LLC tax is a flat amount, the other yearly figures are minimums.
Choose by how you run and fund the company
Most solo founders start in Wyoming. Delaware is usually the reason to pay more when investors are part of the plan.
Wyoming fits when
- You run the company alone or with a small team, without outside investors
- You want the lowest yearly state cost
- You sell online, offer services, run a SaaS product or an agency
- You prefer a short, predictable annual report
Delaware fits when
- You plan to raise venture capital; most US investors expect a Delaware C-Corp
- You expect several share classes or an employee option pool
- Your lawyers or investors have asked for Delaware
- You value Delaware's Court of Chancery and its business case law
What stays the same in both states
A registered agent
Every company needs one in its state of formation. Both of our plans include it.
Your federal filings
The IRS does not look at your state. A foreign-owned single-member LLC files Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 for any year with reportable transactions.
Formed from abroad
Everything happens online, with no US visit and no SSN needed to form.
Banking applications
Companies from both states apply to banks and payment providers. Each provider decides its own approvals.
State and entity questions
Wyoming or Delaware: which state should I choose?
Wyoming costs less to maintain each year and does not list members on the public record. Delaware is the state investors know best and charges a higher flat annual tax. The state-fee table on this page shows the current figures with their source. If you plan to raise venture capital, Delaware is usually the reason to pay more; otherwise most solo founders start in Wyoming.
LLC or C-Corp: which fits a non-resident founder?
Most solo founders choose an LLC: simpler upkeep, a lighter federal filing and pass-through treatment. A C-Corp makes sense when you plan to raise venture capital or issue stock options, because investors expect it, and it comes with a corporate return and franchise tax. Entity choice depends on your ownership, funding and business plans; ask us before you decide.
Can I form an LLC from outside the US?
Yes. Our service is built for non-US founders. Your residence, business activity and ownership still matter for service eligibility and later banking applications.
Pick your state, we handle the filing
Create your account and choose Wyoming or Delaware. Not sure yet? Choose that option and we help you decide.
State fees are additional and shown before payment.