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Company Formation in United States (Wyoming)

Low-cost US LLC state with no state income tax and strong privacy. Review the legal form, tax position, treaty network and indicative cost, then talk to one team that structures it end to end.

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Corporate tax: No Wyoming state corporate income tax; C-Corps pay 21% federal
VAT / GST: None federally (state and local sales taxes apply where nexus exists)
Formation: 1-5 days
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted (non-residents can own LLCs and corporations)
Tax treaties: 66+
Setup cost: USD 300 - 1,500

At a glance

Common entity: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Formation time: 1-5 days
Setup cost: USD 300 - 1,500
Annual cost: USD 500 - 2,000
Foreign ownership: 100% permitted (non-residents can own LLCs and corporations)
Tax treaties: 66+

E-commerceSaaS and technologyConsulting and servicesHolding companyTrading

Best for

Low-cost US LLC for non-residents
E-commerce and digital services needing a US entity
Founders prioritising privacy and low fees

Less ideal for

Venture rounds expecting a Delaware C-Corp
Businesses that trigger complex US tax nexus

Legal and formation

Legal system	Common law
Common entity types	Limited Liability Company (LLC), C-Corporation
Formation timeline	1-5 days
Minimum capital	None
Foreign ownership	100% permitted (non-residents can own LLCs and corporations)
Minimum shareholders	1
Minimum directors	1
Local presence	Wyoming registered agent required
Public registry	Members and managers not listed on the public state register (agent on file)
Audit	No general statutory audit requirement

Tax profile

Corporate income tax	No Wyoming state corporate income tax; C-Corps pay 21% federal (LLCs are pass-through by default)
VAT / GST	None federally (state and local sales taxes apply where nexus exists)
Withholding, dividends	30% to non-residents (treaty reduced)
Withholding, interest	30% (treaty reduced; portfolio interest often exempt)
Withholding, royalties	30% (treaty reduced)
Capital gains	No state tax; federal treatment depends on entity type
Territorial system	No
CFC rules	Yes
Participation exemption	Dividends-received deduction for qualifying US corporate shareholders

Every figure above is indicative. Rates, thresholds, minimum capital, ownership rules and timelines change and vary by activity, licence and structure. They are confirmed with the relevant authority and in a tailored quote before you rely on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

How to set up in US (Wyoming)

1
Confirm the LLC name and appoint a Wyoming registered agent
2
File the articles of organization with the Secretary of State
3
Obtain a federal EIN from the IRS
4
Adopt an operating agreement
5
Open a US business bank or fintech account

Banking reality

Wyoming LLCs are popular with non-residents, but traditional banks are hard to access remotely, so most foreign owners open accounts through fintech providers that onboard foreign-owned LLCs.