Wyoming Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization

Last Updated: April 18, 2024.

About this Form

This page provides an articles of organization form that may be used to establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Wyoming. Tailored to comply with state regulations, this essential document officially registers your business with the Wyoming Secretary of State. The purchase includes a ready-to-file form and detailed instructions for completion and submission.


Why Form an LLC in Wyoming?

✔ Exceptional Privacy Protections: Wyoming offers significant privacy for LLC owners by not requiring the disclosure of owner, member, or manager names in public filings. This anonymity, comparable to that provided in other privacy-centric states like Delaware and Nevada, positions Wyoming as a prime choice for those prioritizing personal privacy in their business operations.

✔ No State Income Tax: The absence of state income tax in Wyoming not only offers potential significant tax savings but also enhances business growth and operational flexibility, making it economically attractive for LLC formation.

✔ Asset Protection: Wyoming provides comprehensive legal safeguards for both single-member and multi-member LLCs. By exclusively allowing creditors' claims through charging orders, Wyoming ensures that personal liabilities do not threaten business assets. This protection is consistently applied across all LLCs, offering a reliable security layer for business owners' investments against personal financial risks.

✔ Cost-Effectiveness: With low formation and annual fees, Wyoming stands out as a cost-effective choice for maintaining an LLC, particularly beneficial for small businesses and startups monitoring initial and ongoing expenses.

✔ Business-Friendly Environment: Wyoming’s consistent low fees and minimal regulations foster a stable and predictable business climate, appealing to business owners seeking a straightforward and reliable legal environment.

✔ Ease of Registration and Management: Wyoming streamlines the process for registering and managing an LLC, reducing administrative burdens and enhancing the ease of business operations.

✔ Virtual Office Options: Wyoming’s virtual office services allow business owners to maintain privacy and professionalism without the overhead of physical office space, particularly beneficial for online businesses and those operating from home.


About the LLC Formation Process in Wyoming: Filing the Articles of Organization

Creating an LLC within Wyoming requires adherence to certain guidelines and regulations set forth by the state's statutes.

Choose a Proper Name: The name of the LLC must include a certain specified phrase, such as "Limited Liability Company" or its abbreviations "LLC," "L.L.C.," "Limited Company," "LC," "L.C.," "Ltd. Liability Company," "Ltd. Liability Co.," or "Limited Liability Co." This requirement is outlined in W.S. 17-29-108.

You can check if a proposed business name is available in Wyoming by using the Secretary of State's official entity search tool.

Decide if the Entity Elects to be a Close LLC: The Wyoming Close LLC is intended to meet the needs of small businesses. By utilizing the Wyoming LLC Act, close companies can avoid cumbersome formalities while still enjoying the benefits of a Wyoming LLC. The "close" status offers numerous benefits, including lower costs due to fewer formalities and professional fees, ease of operation with less time spent on meetings and formal notices, transfer restrictions that allow current members to have the right of first refusal when a member dies or attempts to sell their interest, and limited liability protection for members through the corporate veil. This protection also extends to single-member LLCs, making Wyoming unique in this aspect. A Wyoming Close LLC has no residency requirements for its members or owners, other than that of the registered agent. Additionally, it can have a maximum of 35 members or owners.

Preserving Anonymity in the Filing Process: To maintain anonymity when filing the articles of organization, use a reputable registered agent service. The registered agent’s name will appear in public records -- and not that of the owner or owners. By law, Wyoming allows the organizer of the LLC, who can be the registered agent, to complete the filing and then assign membership. This setup helps keep member identities confidential.

Pay Filing Fee: To file your LLC's formation documents, a filing fee of $100.00 is required. If you choose to file online, you can pay this fee using a credit card through the state's website. Alternatively, if you opt to submit your documents in paper form, you will need a check or money order payable to the Wyoming Secretary of State.

Review Carefully and Submit: It is important to review your form prior to submission, as the Secretary of State's Office will be unable to process incomplete forms. It typically takes up to 15 business days for the Secretary of State's Office to process your LLC formation documents, and there is no option for expedited filing. However, you can check the status of your LLC formation by visiting the website at wyobiz.wyo.gov.

Comply With Ongoing Requirements: Once your LLC has been formed, it will be subject to annual reporting requirements. These reports are due every year on the first day of the anniversary month of formation. If the annual report is not paid within 60 days of the due date, the LLC will be subject to dissolution.

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Get Started With the Correct Form for Wyoming

When you purchase the official version of this form, you can be confident that it is fully compliant with the laws of the State of Wyoming. Additionally, the form comes with comprehensive instructions and all the necessary information for successfully forming an LLC in the state. Please note that the sample form provided below is for demonstration purposes only and differs from the actual document you will receive.

Statutory Authority & Requirements

The statutory authority for an LLC within the state of Wyoming is outlined in the Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act, codified at Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-101 et seq.

W.S. 17-29-201. Formation of limited liability company; articles of organization.

(a) One (1) or more persons may act as organizers to form a limited liability company by signing and delivering to the secretary of state for filing articles of organization.
(b) Articles of organization shall state:
(i) The name of the limited liability company, which must comply with W.S. 17-29-108;
(ii) The street address of the limited liability company's initial registered office and the name of its initial registered agent at that office; and
(iii) Reserved.
(c) The articles of organization shall be accompanied by a written consent to appointment signed by the registered agent.
(d) Subject to W.S. 17-29-112(c), articles of organization may also contain statements as to matters other than those required by subsection (b) of this section. However, a statement in articles of organization is not effective as a statement of authority.
(e) The following rules apply:
(i) A limited liability company is formed when the articles of organization become effective, unless the articles state a delayed effective date pursuant to W.S. 17-29-205(c);
(ii) If the articles state a delayed effective date, a limited liability company is not formed if, before the articles take effect, a statement of cancellation is signed and delivered to the secretary of state for filing and the secretary of state files the articles;
(iii) Subject to any delayed effective date and except in a proceeding by this state to dissolve a limited liability company, the filing of the articles of organization by the secretary of state is conclusive proof that the organizer satisfied all conditions to the formation of a limited liability company.

W.S. 17-29-108. Name.

(a) The words "limited liability company," or its abbreviations "LLC" or "L.L.C.," "limited company," or its abbreviations "LC" or "L.C.," "Ltd. liability company," "Ltd. liability co." or "limited liability co." shall be included in the name of every limited liability company formed under the provisions of this act except the name of a low profit limited liability company, as defined in W.S. 17-29-102(a)(ix) shall contain the abbreviations "L3C," "l3c," "low profit ltd. liability company," "low profit ltd. liability co." or "low profit limited liability co.". In addition, the limited liability company name may not:
(i) Contain a word or phrase which indicates or implies that it is organized for a purpose other than one (1) or more of the purposes contained in its articles of organization;
(ii) Be the same as, or deceptively similar to, any trademark or service mark registered in this state and shall be distinguishable upon the records of the secretary of state from other business names as provided in W.S. 17-16-401;
(iii) Contain a word or phrase which indicates or implies that it is organized under the Wyoming Business Corporation Act, the Wyoming Statutory Close Corporation Supplement or the Nonprofit Corporation Act.
(b) Nothing in this article shall prohibit the use of a tradename in accordance with applicable law.