Decide on the legal structure of your business. See our business tax structure page. Common options include:

• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• C-Corporation (C-Corp)
• S-Corporation (S-Corp)
• Nonprofit

For more information, see our Tax Structure Guide!

Wyoming does not require you to reserve a business name before registration, but it’s recommended to ensure your desired name is available:

• Check Name Availability: Wyoming Business Entity Search
• Reserve a Business Name: Fee: $50.
  • File Online 

Submit the necessary formation documents based on your business structure to the Wyoming Secretary of State:

• LLC: File Articles of Organization.

  • Fee: $100.
  • File Online 
  • Download Forms

• Corporation: File Articles of Incorporation.

  • Fee: $100.
  • File Online 
  • Download Forms 

If operating under a name different from your legal business name, register a Trade Name (DBA) with the Wyoming Secretary of State:

• Fee: $100.
• File Online

Wyoming has no state income tax or corporate income tax. However, if your business will hire employees or sell goods, you may need to register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue:

• Sales and Use Tax License: Required for businesses selling taxable goods or services.

  • Register Online

• Employer Taxes: Register for unemployment insurance tax if you have employees.

  • Employer Registration

Certain businesses may require additional permits or licenses depending on their industry or location:

• Use Wyoming’s Licensing Portal to identify required licenses:
  • https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/

Separate your personal and business finances by opening a business bank account using:

• Your EIN (Employer Identification Number).
• Formation documents or operating agreement.

• Annual Report: LLCs and Corporations must file an Annual Report with the Wyoming Secretary of State:
  • Fee: $50 minimum (based on assets).
  • File Online

• Wyoming Secretary of State – Business Division: https://sos.wyo.gov/
• Wyoming Department of Revenue: https://revenue.wyo.gov/
• Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC): https://www.wyomingsbdc.org/