Wyoming · Start a business
How to start a business in Wyoming
Wyoming does not make registering a DBA name mandatory.
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To start a business in Wyoming, pick a structure and file with the Secretary of State: $103 for an LLC, $100 for a corporation's articles. Then name a registered agent, get an EIN and register for state taxes.
Last checked .What do you file before you open in Wyoming?
Pick a structure
Most owners choose an LLC or a corporation; the S corp or C corp tax choice comes later. See Wyoming LLC guide, Wyoming corporation guide, S corp or C corp in Wyoming. By trade: cleaning business, handyman.
Check and register the name
Search the Secretary of State records before you pick a name: state name search. Wyoming does not make it mandatory to register a DBA name, though a business may register one by filing an Application for Registration of Trade Name. 1 See Wyoming name search guide.
File with the state
Wyoming charges the state filing fee once: an LLC costs $103 2 and a corporation's articles of incorporation cost $100 3. See LLC cost.
Name a registered agent
A Wyoming registered agent must have a physical address in Wyoming, and a drop box is not acceptable. 4 Our registered agent service runs through our partner Registered Agents Inc (RAI), the registered agent of record. See Wyoming registered agent rules.
Which accounts do you open after you file in Wyoming?
Get an EIN
An EIN is the business's federal tax ID. The IRS issues it online, for free, and warns about websites that charge for one. 5
Open your state tax accounts
The Wyoming Department of Revenue issues sales tax licenses to vendors, and an online application takes two steps: first a WYIFS account, then the license application on the same platform. 6 See Sales tax permit.
Register as an employer
The Wyoming Business Council's FAQ says the Department of Workforce Services administers both unemployment and workers' compensation coverage for new employers. 7 Wyoming employers furnish a new employee's name, address and social security number to the Department of Workforce Services within twenty (20) days of hiring, or by two monthly transmissions if reporting electronically. 8 Wyoming's workers' compensation law covers listed extrahazardous industries, including mining, construction and manufacturing, and an employer subject to it applies for coverage from the worker's compensation division of the Department of Workforce Services before starting work. 9
What keeps your Wyoming business in good standing?
Check licenses and permits
The Wyoming Business Council says the state does not license contractors, apart from electrical work, and leaves that to local jurisdictions, while the Wyoming Department of Agriculture licenses food manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. 10
Calendar the yearly filings
Wyoming annual report: $60, due the 1st day of your formation anniversary month. 11 See Wyoming annual report.
Use free local help
Small business advising in Wyoming runs through the Wyoming SBDC Network. 12 The Wyoming Business Council points new owners to one licensing and permitting contact and contracts with the Wyoming SBDC Network for one-on-one guidance on those questions. 13
What it costs to start a business in Wyoming
Do you need a business license in Wyoming?
It depends on the trade and the place. The U.S. Small Business Administration says most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from federal and state agencies, and that requirements and fees depend on the business activity and the issuing agency. 15 Wyoming's own rule is in step 8. 10 Where to look up licenses: Wyoming Business Council licensing and permitting help.
How to register a business name in Wyoming
| Question | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Where it is filed | With the state 1 |
| Office | Secretary of State |
| What it is called | trade name |
Check that the name is free first: state name search.
Also in Wyoming
- Trade name fees. The Wyoming Secretary of State's fee schedule lists $100.00 to register a trade name and $50.00 to renew one. 16
- Contractor registration. The Wyoming Department of Revenue's Excise Tax Division has a separate registration for construction project and general contractors, with bond forms for non-resident contractors. 17
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What are the steps to start a business in Wyoming?
Pick a structure, file with the Secretary of State, name a registered agent, get an EIN, register for state taxes with the Wyoming Department of Revenue, then handle hiring, licenses, yearly filings and local help.
What does it cost to register a business in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, an LLC filing is $103 and a corporation's articles of incorporation are $100. The annual report is $60 each year.
Can I start a business in Wyoming with no money?
Wyoming charges $103 to file an LLC, and the annual report is $60 each year. An EIN is the business's federal tax ID. The IRS issues it online, for free, and warns about websites that charge for one. The Wyoming SBDC Network is a partnership of the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Business Council and the U.S. Small Business Administration, offering no-cost, confidential advising from nine offices.
Are there small business grants in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Business Council says it is not statutorily able to loan or grant state funds directly to private businesses or individuals, with exceptions for very specific situations.
What is the Wyoming SBDC?
The Wyoming SBDC Network is a partnership of the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Business Council and the U.S. Small Business Administration, offering no-cost, confidential advising from nine offices.
Sources 18 links, checked Nov 13, 2026
- DBA or trade name registration sos.wyo.gov, checked Nov 13, 2026
- Official state fee schedule for LLC filings sos.wyo.gov, checked Oct 17, 2026
- Corporation filing sos.wyo.gov, checked Nov 7, 2026
- Registered agent rule sos.wyo.gov, checked Nov 7, 2026
- IRS: employer identification number irs.gov, checked Nov 12, 2026
- State tax registration excise-tax-div.wyo.gov, checked Nov 13, 2026
- Unemployment insurance registration wyomingbusiness.org, checked Nov 13, 2026
- New hire reporting wyoleg.gov, checked Nov 13, 2026
- Workers' compensation coverage wyoleg.gov, checked Nov 13, 2026
- General business license wyomingbusiness.org, checked Nov 13, 2026
- Wyoming annual report wyobiz.wyo.gov, checked Sep 1, 2026
- Small Business Development Center wyomingsbdc.org, checked Nov 13, 2026
- State business portal wyomingbusiness.org, checked Nov 13, 2026
- US Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics (monthly file, 2025 added up) census.gov, checked Nov 12, 2026
- SBA: licenses and permits sba.gov, checked Nov 12, 2026
- Trade name fees sos.wyo.gov, checked Nov 13, 2026
- Contractor registration excise-tax-div.wyo.gov, checked Nov 13, 2026
- State small business funding wyomingbusiness.org, checked Nov 13, 2026
Last verified Nov 13, 2026.
This page explains the rules; it is not legal or tax advice.