Lesson 3 · Wyoming
Foreign LLC Registration in Wyoming (2026): a 5-Step Lesson and the 3 Best Services
Before you begin
Lesson goals
- Who has to register
- The form and the fee
- Staying in good standing
- The services we recommend
Wyoming: the services that earned a grade
1. Mainstay Filing: best for several registrations
Mainstay Filing earns the highest mark because $199 beyond the state fee, with the registered agent free in year one and $149 a year afterward.
WY Reg Agent.com is $100 less across three years; handling more of the lesson's steps earns this one the higher mark.
When the free first year ends, the agent costs $149 a year in any state.
What the price covers
- Registration filed for you
- The registered agent costs nothing in year one
- Any state at one price
Marks in its favor
- Service fee of $199
- Ready for your next state
- Year-one agent included
Where it loses points
- The agent renews at $149, $50 higher than WY Reg Agent.com
2. WY Reg Agent.com: best for a low yearly agent cost
Taking second place is WY Reg Agent.com, where $199 on top of the state fee to register, then $99 each year.
What the price covers
- Registration prepared and filed
- One year of agent service
Marks in its favor
- No agent fee in year one
- $99 yearly from year two
- $199 and the state fee
Where it loses points
- A one-state service
3. Wyoming Registered Agent.ai: best for a low agent renewal
Taking third place is Wyoming Registered Agent.ai, where $199 on top of the state fee to register, then $99 each year.
On price it is level with WY Reg Agent.com.
What the price covers
- Registration prepared and filed
- One year of agent service
Marks in its favor
- $99 yearly from year two
- No agent fee in year one
- $199 and the state fee
Where it loses points
- A one-state service
Our Wyoming picks side by side
| # | Service | First year | From year two | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | WY Reg Agent.com | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit WY Reg Agent.comPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Wyoming Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Wyoming Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The Wyoming registration, in order
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Step
1Decide whether Wyoming registration is required
An LLC formed in another state registers in Wyoming before it does business there.
Where this comes from: Checked against wyoleg.gov, October 2026
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Step
2Get the home-state certificate
Attach original certificate of existence / good standing, not more than 60 days.
Order it last so it is still fresh when you file.
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Step
3Appoint a registered agent in Wyoming
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a physical street address in Wyoming where the agent, or a person authorized by the agent, is present. Drop boxes, virtual addresses and mail-forwarding locations do not qualify; a P.O. box can be added only with a physical address.
The services in our list provide this.
Where this comes from: Checked against wyoleg.gov, October 2026
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Step
4Hand in the Foreign Limited Liability Company Application for Certificate of Authority
What the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division needs from you is the filing named above and a $150 fee.
Where this comes from: Checked against sos.wyo.gov, October 2026
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Step
5Keep up with Wyoming's recurring filing
What recurs is the annual report and license tax, $60, first day of your anniversary month.
The cost of this lesson
| What | Who you pay | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign registration | Paid to the state | $150 |
| Annual report and license tax | Paid to the state | $60 |
| Filing service (optional) | Service company | $199 up front |
| Three years of state fees | Paid to the state | $270 |
How the grade worked out
Homework the price handles decided first place in Wyoming. It is worth 33% of the grade, and the rest comes from tuition over three years, year-two price, fit with the state's lesson plan and pricing a beginner can read.
The company belongs to one state and works in another, which makes one provider for both the strongest choice.
Test yourself on Wyoming
What will I pay to get an out-of-state LLC registered with Wyoming?
$150 for the filing. The services on this page charge $199 more.
Which form do I file to register?
The form to use is the Foreign Limited Liability Company Application for Certificate of Authority (FLLC-CertificateAuthority), and the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division is where it goes.
Do I need a certificate from my home state?
Yes: original certificate of existence / good standing, issued within 60 days of filing.
What is due after registering?
Once registered, the LLC owes the annual report and license tax ($60 each time).
Which services are in this lesson?
The picks are Mainstay Filing, WY Reg Agent.com and Wyoming Registered Agent.ai; the prices are in the table above.
Which service should handle the registration?
By grade: Mainstay Filing, WY Reg Agent.com and Wyoming Registered Agent.ai. Mainstay Filing is first because it files the Wyoming registration for $199 plus the state fee and covers the first agent year.
Class references
- Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division is covered in the official page at wyobiz.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division is covered in the official page at wyobiz.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Wyoming report due date is covered in the official page at wyoleg.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- W.S. § 17-29-201 is covered in the official page at sos.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of August 2026.
- Wyoming formation fee: Filing fee, official source is covered in the official page at sos.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Wyoming formation fee: Filing fee, official source is covered in the official page at wyobiz.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Wyoming registered agent statute is covered in the official page at wyoleg.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Wyoming Secretary of State, foreign LLC application for is covered in the official page at sos.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Wyoming Secretary of State, business FAQ is covered in the official page at sos.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Certificate of Withdrawal, foreign LLC is covered in the official page at sos.wyo.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 17 is covered in the official page at wyoleg.gov; our notes follow it as of October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing, Wyoming service page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026
- WY Reg Agent.com, pricing page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026
- Wyoming Registered Agent.ai, pricing page, as it appeared on November 13, 2026