Wyoming LLC Annual Fee Increases to $75 (2026)
Wyoming Secretary of State raised the annual LLC report fee from $60 to $75, effective January 1, 2026. The 25% increase affects all Wyoming LLC owners, including non-residents. This is Wyoming's first fee increase since 2018. The state maintains the lowest annual compliance cost in the US, but the increase will prompt founders to reconsider between Wyoming and Delaware.
What Changed
Wyoming Annual Report Fee:
- 2018–2025: $60
- 2026+: $75
- Increase: $15 per year (25%)
This is the fee paid annually to Wyoming Secretary of State to maintain your LLC's active status.
Total Cost Comparison: Wyoming vs Delaware
| State | Annual Report | Franchise Tax | Registered Agent (avg) | Total/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $60 | $0 | $150 | $210 |
| Delaware | $0 | $300 | $150 | $450 |
| State | Annual Report | Franchise Tax | Registered Agent (avg) | Total/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $75 | $0 | $150 | $225 |
| Delaware | $0 | $300 | $150 | $450 |
Wyoming remains 50% cheaper despite the increase.
Impact for International Founders
- Additional $15/year cost
- Still significantly cheaper than Delaware
- Minimal impact on overall business economics
For a founder with $100K annual revenue, $15 fee = 0.015% of revenue. Negligible.
Why Wyoming Increased Fees
"Annual report fee increase reflects increased administrative costs and technology improvements to filing systems. Revenue supports real-time LLC verification integrations with IRS databases."
— Wyoming Secretary of State
The fee increase enables:
- Faster EIN verification
- Automated document OCR for faster processing
- Real-time status checking API for accountants
Should You Switch to Delaware?
No, unless you need:
- Delaware legal precedent (venture capital firms prefer it)
- Specific privacy features (Delaware offers slightly more)
- Industry requirement (some investors mandate Delaware)
For international founders without external investors, Wyoming remains superior.
What You Need to Do
Existing Wyoming LLC
- No action required
- Fee increases to $75 on your next renewal
- Renew by anniversary of formation date
New Wyoming LLC
- New $75 annual fee starting Year 2
- Year 1 formation cost unchanged ($200)
- Registration deadline: Dec 31 each year
Forming a Wyoming LLC? OpenEntity handles annual renewals and compliance.
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