Wyoming
Cost-efficient for simple owner-managed LLCs. Formation USD 100, annual report from USD 60.
US+1USD
Form your US company with a structure thatfits your business model.
Wyoming LLC for lean international business models or Delaware C Corporation for investor-oriented start-ups. With EIN, registered agent, formation documents and a compliance roadmap.
- Foreign owners generally possible
- EIN application without a paid IRS fee
- Banking application after KYC
01 / Who this jurisdiction fits
Who this jurisdiction fits
Who this jurisdiction fits
- Digital services and SaaS with US customers
- E-commerce with a clear sales-tax review
- Start-ups planning US venture capital (Delaware C-Corp)
- International founders who need a well-known legal form
When we advise against it or review in depth
- Anyone expecting a blanket tax-free pass-through
- Regulated activities without a US licence analysis
- Businesses with physical presence in several states without foreign-qualification planning
- Founders without robust KYC and source-of-funds evidence
02 / Options at a glance
Options at a glance
Delaware
Established for investor-financed corporations and complex governance. LLC annual tax USD 300.
Florida
Relevant for founders with actual Florida operations or presence; reviewed case by case.
03 / How it works
How it works
- Step 1
Formation
Eligibility, KYC, documents, filing and register evidence.
- Step 2
Banking
Bank-readiness file, applications with bank or fintech, follow-up handling.
- Step 3
Ongoing operations
Compliance calendar, bookkeeping, filings, renewals and annual status report.
04 / Structure & requirements
Structure & requirements
| Topic | Practice |
|---|---|
| Typical form | Wyoming LLC or Delaware LLC for flexibility; Delaware C-Corp for venture capital |
| Ownership | US citizenship is generally not required for the usual LLC or corporation |
| Registered agent | Required in the state of formation and maintained annually |
| EIN | Free at the IRS; providers charge for preparation and correspondence |
| Capital | No general minimum capital for the standard LLC |
| Presence | Formation mostly remote; bank or regulated activity may require additional evidence |
05 / Formation process
Formation process
- Step 01Assess suitability of Wyoming LLC, Delaware LLC or Delaware C-Corp
- Step 02Collect name, registered agent, owner and management data
- Step 03File formation with the state and prepare formation documents
- Step 04Apply for the EIN with the IRS
- Step 05Finalise operating agreement or corporate governance documents
- Step 06Prepare bank and payment applications with business-model evidence
- Step 07Activate compliance calendar for state, IRS and sales tax
06 / Tax & levies
Tax & levies
A single-member LLC is often disregarded for US federal tax purposes by default unless another election is made.
That does not mean tax-free. US-sourced or effectively connected income, withholding tax, tax treaties, owner residence and state nexus rules must be reviewed separately. A corporation is generally subject to US corporate income tax. A wholly foreign-owned disregarded entity may have to file Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 where reportable transactions exist.
07 / Ongoing duties
Ongoing duties
- Registered agent — ongoing
- Wyoming annual report and minimum levy: currently at least USD 60 or asset-based
- Delaware LLC annual tax: currently USD 300 according to the authority's FAQ
- Federal tax and information returns according to classification
- Sales-tax registrations according to economic and physical nexus
- Foreign qualification where actually operating in other states
- BOI status: since the FinCEN final rule of 11 August 2026, domestically formed US companies are exempt from CTA BOI reporting
08 / Banking & payment providers
Banking & payment providers
Banks and fintechs review owners, residential address, activity, target customers, website, contracts and source of funds. A registered-agent address is not automatically an accepted operating address. We promise account preparation only — never a guaranteed account opening.
09 / Market price benchmark
Market price benchmark
| Cost block | Market observation | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming government basis | USD 100 formation; annual report at least USD 60 | Wyoming Secretary of State US-4T1 |
| Delaware LLC ongoing duty | USD 300 annual LLC tax | Delaware Division of Corporations US-3T1 |
| Digital formation | approx. USD 297–500 entry plus differences in state fees and renewals | Public provider prices 2026 US-6T2 US-7T2 |
| Tax compliance | Visible full-service offers often approx. USD 1,799–1,999 per year | Market comparison 2026 US-7T2 |
10 / Recommended packages
Recommended packages
Positioning recommendations per package. Government and partner costs are passed through and confirmed before any engagement.
Currency
* Indicative conversion — quotes are issued in the local currency with a validity date.
One-time setup
- 01One-time setup
Wyoming Launch
$1,990one-timeFormation, state fee, registered agent year 1, EIN, operating agreement, bank readiness
- 02One-time setup
Delaware C-Corp Launch
$2,490one-timeFormation, state fee, registered agent year 1, EIN, standard governance, bank readiness
Monthly managed
- 03Monthly managed
US Essential
$149/ monthRegistered agent, annual report calendar, document maintenance, support; tax return separate
- 04Monthly managed
US Tax Compliance
from$1,490/ yearSimple case by classification and transaction count; individual scope
Quotes are confirmed after KYC, activity review and confirmation of local third-party costs. Complex ownership chains, regulated activities, additional shareholders, apostilles, translations, clean-up work and late filings are priced separately.
Data status: September 2026
11 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
01Can I own an LLC as a non-US citizen?
Generally yes. Ownership does not replace a visa or tax review and does not guarantee a bank account.
02Is a US LLC tax-free?
No. The tax treatment depends on classification, source of income, US activity, owner residence and treaties.
03Do I need an SSN?
Not necessarily for formation. The EIN process and individual banks differ for founders without an SSN or ITIN.
04Wyoming or Delaware?
Wyoming is often cost-efficient for simple owner-managed LLCs. Delaware is established for investor-financed corporations and complex governance.
05Do I have to file Form 5472?
A foreign-owned disregarded entity may have to file Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 where reportable transactions exist. This is reviewed annually on the facts.
06Do I need a US registered agent?
Yes, in the state of formation. It does not automatically replace an operating business address.
07Can I open a bank account remotely?
Applications are often possible remotely. The decision rests solely with the provider and depends on the risk profile.
08What about sales tax?
Sales tax is not triggered by the state of formation alone. Sales, warehouses, marketplaces and economic nexus can create duties in several states.
09Do I need bookkeeping every year?
At least orderly records are needed. Scope and returns depend on tax classification, activity and state.
10Is the ownership structure public?
Register information and disclosure duties differ. Banks, authorities and providers require KYC data regardless.
12 / Sources for this page
Sources for this page
T1 Primary sourceT2 Market benchmarkData status: September 2026
- US-1IRS — Instructions for Form 5472 ↗www.irs.gov/instructions/i5472T1
- US-2IRS — Limited Liability Company (LLC) ↗www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/limited-liability-company-llcT1
- US-3Delaware Division of Corporations — FAQ ↗corp.delaware.gov/faqs/T1
- US-4Wyoming Secretary of State — Fee Schedule ↗sos.wyo.gov/Business/docs/BusinessFees.pdfT1
- US-5FinCEN — BOI Final Rule Q&A ↗www.fincen.gov/boi/ifr-qaT1
- US-6CrossBorderPlus — US entity formation comparison 2026 ↗crossborderplus.com/incorporation/T2
- US-7Global Solo — Formation pricing comparison 2026 ↗www.globalsolo.global/blog/stripe-atlas-vs-firstbase-vs-doola-pricing-comparison-2026T2
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