How to open an LLC in Wyoming from abroad
Form your company instantly. No travel, no SSN. Sell-U handles everything.
Why Wyoming?
Wyoming is tax-friendly for Latin American founders: owner privacy, 0% state income tax, no franchise tax and the lowest annual cost of the three states. $100 filing fee and a $60/year minimum annual fee. If you want to protect assets or set up a private holding company at the lowest cost, Wyoming is your state.
0% state income tax
Wyoming has no state income tax. Your LLC only pays at the federal level; as a single-member non-resident with no physical US activity there may be no federal payment, but you still have to file Form 5472 + Pro Forma 1120 with the IRS every year.
Holdings and asset protection
Wyoming is the only state that extends charging order protection even to single-member LLCs, the strongest in the country.
Owner privacy
Wyoming does not require LLC members to be disclosed. Your beneficial ownership stays out of public state records.
How to open your Wyoming LLC: step by step
You can do the whole process on your own. Steps 2 and 4 are where foreign founders get stuck the most, and that is exactly where Sell-U takes over.
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01
Choose your LLC name
It must end in "LLC" or "L.L.C." and be unique in Wyoming. Check availability on the Wyoming Secretary of State portal.
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02
Appoint a Wyoming Registered Agent
A person or company with a physical Wyoming address that receives legal mail. It cannot be you if you live outside the US.
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File the Articles of Organization
The document that creates your LLC with the Wyoming Secretary of State. $100 filing fee. Instant online approval.
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04
Get your EIN from the IRS
The Employer Identification Number is the US equivalent of the RFC in Mexico or the NIT in Colombia. Without an SSN you must file Form SS-4 by fax or mail. It takes 4–8 weeks if you do it yourself.
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05
Draft your Operating Agreement
It defines how your LLC runs: members, ownership percentages, decisions and distributions. It is not filed with the state, but banks and partners almost always ask for it.
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06
Open your bank account and start operating
With your active LLC and EIN you can apply to fintechs like Mercury, Relay or Wise Business. The process is 100% remote. Keep in mind that approval depends on each financial institution and is not guaranteed. Sell-U can guide you through it.
What your LLC will cost you next year.
No hidden fees. Wyoming has the lowest recurring costs of all the popular states.
| Item | Details | Amount (USD) | Frequency |
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| Registered Agent | Required annual service for LLCs without a physical office in Wyoming. Cost varies by provider. | $50 – $300 | $50 – $300 |
| Annual Report (License Tax) | Annual obligation, due on the first day of your LLC’s formation anniversary month, so the date is different for every company. | $60/year (min.) | Annual |
| Taxes and tax compliance | Filing tax returns and informational reports with the IRS, based on your structure and activity. | From $150 | Annual |
| Wyoming Sales Tax | Wyoming has a 4% sales tax plus up to 2–4% local. For non-residents with no physical presence in Wyoming and under $100,000/year in sales to Wyoming customers, it generally does not apply. Confirm with a CPA. | 4% + local if applicable | Depends |
Sell-U includes the EIN and Operating Agreement in your formation package. You only pay the mandatory annual renewals.
Why Wyoming is tax-friendly.
Three numbers that matter when choosing a state. Wyoming LLCs are pass-through by default.
Wyoming has no state income tax.
Your LLC only pays at the federal level. As a single-member non-resident with no physical US activity, there may be no federal payment, but you are still required to file Form 5472 + Pro Forma 1120 with the IRS every year.
Applies if you have physical or economic nexus in Wyoming.
If you have no physical presence in Wyoming and your annual sales to Wyoming customers stay under $100,000, it generally does not apply. If you have physical nexus (a warehouse or an employee) or exceed that economic threshold, you must register. Every case should be reviewed with a CPA.
Wyoming charges a minimum $60/year License Tax.
It is due on the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month. The amount can vary based on assets located in Wyoming. It is the most affordable recurring obligation in the country.
This is not tax advice. Every case depends on your residency and income. We work with partner CPAs who know the Latin American founder playbook.
What comes due every year (and the penalties if you forget).
Forming the LLC is just the beginning. These are the dates to keep on your calendar.
| Obligation | Due date | Cost | Penalty for missing it |
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| Annual Report (License Tax) | First day of your anniversary month | $60/year (min.) | No immediate penalty. Administrative dissolution after 60 days. Reinstatement: $100 + fees. |
| Registered Agent renewal | Your LLC’s anniversary | $125 | Loss of good standing |
| Federal taxes | April 15 | Depends on structure | Base penalty of $25,000 USD for not filing Form 5472 (IRS) |
| Sales Tax (if applicable) | Monthly or quarterly | Variable | Only applies with physical or economic nexus (over $100K in annual sales to Wyoming customers) |
Forget the deadlines. Sell-U tracks them for you.
Annual Report, Registered Agent and tax reminders. We alert you 60 days before every deadline.
What matters, no fluff.
Don’t see your question? Write to us and a specialist will reply within 24 hours, in English or Spanish.
Do I need an SSN or to live in the US to open my Wyoming LLC?
How soon will my LLC be up and running?
Will I have to pay taxes in the US and in my home country?
Can I open a bank account for my LLC without traveling to the US?
Why Wyoming and not Florida or Delaware?
Your Wyoming LLC, ready right away.
Tell us about your business. A specialist will reach out within 24 hours with a tailored plan and fixed pricing.
- LLC + EIN + Registered Agent, all included
- No SSN. No travel. 100% remote.
- Support in Spanish or English, on Latin American hours
- Secure payment in USD, no hidden fees
Start your Wyoming LLC
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