ToolState costUpdated November 3, 2026
Wyoming or Delaware? LLC cost calculator
The state side of an LLC costs three things: the formation fee, a yearly state payment from the second year on and a registered agent. Choose the state and the period, and see both states’ totals side by side.
Sections on this page
Default: the LaunchUS Registered Agent renewal price. You can type another amount.
The Wyoming annual license tax is the minimum, or the asset rate times Wyoming assets when that is higher.
Wyoming
Total over 3 years: $621
| Year | State formation fee | Wyoming annual report license tax | Registered agent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $103 | $0 | included in the plan | $103 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $60 | $199 | $259 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $60 | $199 | $259 |
Both states, same period
- Wyoming$621
- Delaware$1,308
The first year of the LaunchUS Registered Agent service is included in every LaunchUS formation plan, so the year 1 agent line is empty.
State and registered agent cost; the LaunchUS plan price and the EIN are outside this total. State figures come from official sources and can change. The exact amount is on the quote screen.
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Not legal, financial or tax advice.
How it is calculated
Year 1: the state formation fee. In Wyoming the card processing fee of online filing is added to it; in Delaware the filing fee is the same by any channel.
Every year from year 2: in Wyoming the annual report license tax (the minimum, or Wyoming assets × 0.02% if higher); in Delaware the flat LLC annual tax, due by June 1.
A registered agent is needed every year. The first year is included in the LaunchUS formation plan; later years use the published renewal price. The plan price and other services are shown in the three-year cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wyoming or Delaware cheaper?
When the Wyoming yearly payment stays at its minimum, it is lower than the flat Delaware annual tax. Cost is one factor among several: investor expectations and your business plan matter too.
When is the yearly state payment due?
The Wyoming annual report is due on the first day of your formation month, every year after the formation year. The Delaware LLC annual tax is due by June 1 each year, for the previous year.
Why is a registered agent needed every year?
The state requires a registered agent in the state to receive official mail for as long as the LLC exists. Without one, the LLC’s standing with the state can suffer.
Not legal, financial or tax advice.
Sources
- Wyoming Secretary of State: Business fees
- Wyoming Secretary of State: Online filing (wyobiz.wyo.gov)
- Wyoming Secretary of State: Annual report (wyobiz.wyo.gov)
- Delaware Division of Corporations: Fee schedule
- Delaware Division of Corporations: LLC annual tax (corp.delaware.gov)
Checked on October 31, 2026
Annual tax filing support (Form 5472 included): coming soon.