Whether you are starting a business or incorporating an existing one in Wyoming, you’ll want to understand state requirements for Wyoming corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs).
Wyoming Corporation Formation Requirements
Cost to incorporate. BizFilings clearly outlines our fees and the state fees to form a corporation in Wyoming. View our pricing to plainly see:
- BizFilings’ package prices. BizFilings offers three incorporation service packages from which you can choose.
- State fee for standard turn-around. Our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in Wyoming with standard turn-around.
- Expedited turn-around. You will see the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for expedited turn-around.
- Certified copy. Our pricing also clearly displays the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for issuing a Certified Copy of the Articles of Incorporation.
Corporate name. Wyoming corporations are not required to use corporate name endings (such as "Incorporated" or "Inc."). The corporate name may not contain language implying a different purpose from the purpose or purposes in the Articles of Incorporation. The name shall not be the same as or similar to the name of any domestic or foreign profit or nonprofit corporation, trade name, trademark or service mark registered in this state, limited liability company, statutory trust company, limited partnership, or other business entity. Use of the word “Trust” is restricted, and use of the words "Academy," "Education," "University," and "School" requires approval by the Department of Education.
Director information. The following are Wyoming’s requirements for directors of corporations.
- Minimum number. Corporations must have one or more directors.
- Residence requirements. Wyoming does not have a provision specifying where directors must reside.
- Age requirements. Wyoming does not have age requirements.
- Inclusion in the Articles of Incorporation. Director names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation.
Officers. Officer names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation.
Stock. Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Articles of Incorporation. An increase in the number of shares or par value does not affect initial filing fees.
Registered agent. Corporations must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in Wyoming. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
Professional services businesses. Professional corporations (PCs) are allowed to be formed in Wyoming for professional services businesses.