How do I maintain an LLC in Wyoming?

After successfully setting up your business in Wyoming, you need to make sure that you keep your LLC in good standing with the state. This way, you will be able to transact with third parties smoothly, especially with your vendors and clients.

A good standing status shows that your company is compliant with the state requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, payment of annual fees and updating of your company information with the state.

Additionally, certain other formalities are required by the state, like appointing a registered agent for service of process and maintaining a registered office in Wyoming.

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Third parties are able to obtain your good standing status by submitting a request to the Secretary of State in Wyoming. If a third party you are transacting with finds out that your company is in bad standing with the state, it may cause unnecessary delays and issues in your business transactions.

Also, failure to comply with state requirements may result to forfeiture, dissolution, or involuntary termination of your LLC.

This is why you should be on top of Wyoming's periodic requirements for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) like yours. Maintain your LLC to avoid any issues and delays in your transactions.

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There are different administrative tasks that make up the maintenance of an LLC in Wyoming, but can be grouped into categories:

1. Annual Report License Tax: Required filing in Wyoming to keep your LLC in good standing
2. Articles of Organization: Updating of your LLC information in Wyoming
3. Operating Agreement: Legal document outlining the internal rules and procedures of a Limited Liability Company
4. Licenses and Permits: Documentary requirements for these in Wyoming vary depending on the nature of business
5. DBAs: Registration of other names a business may go by other than its official name
6. Taxes: Money owed to the government for revenues and earnings

If you are planning to file your Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax, BetterLegal has prepared an easy to follow step-by-step guide for you below. We have also included pertinent information that you need to remember when filing.

When is the due date for my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax?

File your Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax on the 1st day of your LLC's anniversary month. You need to file it with the state every year. The Annual Report License Tax may be submitted as early as year before the due date.

How much do I need to pay for my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax?

Prepare $60 to pay for your Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax.

What information are needed when filing my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax?

When filing your LLC's Annual Report License Tax, make sure to provide any updated information of your LLC, except for LLC name change. Additionally, include a a list of assets in Wyoming (as well as their value in dollars).

How do I submit my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax?

You may submit your Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax online or by mail.

(1) File online using this link https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/ARWizard.aspx

(2) By mail (if annual report fee is greater than $500, meaning the LLC has $2,500,000 or more in assets located in Wyoming)
a. Form: Print using online form
b. Payment: check or money order payable to Secretary of State
c. Mail documents to:

Wyoming Secretary of State
Herschler Building East, Suite 101
122 W 25th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

What is the turnaround time for my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax?

Your payment or filing submission will reflect on the state's records immediately if filed online, but may take up to five (5) business days if filed by mail.

What should I do if I miss my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax's due date?

Late submission of Annual Report License Tax in Wyoming is allowed. There is no late fee. You may file your late submission online.

If you fail to file even after the grace period of sixty (60) days, your LLC registration will be administratively dissolved by the state.

I missed my Wyoming LLC's Annual Report License Tax's grace period for late submission, what should I do?

If you also missed the state's grace period for the filing of Annual Report License Tax, file for your LLC's reinstatement.

If you want to update your company information but it is too early to file for your LLC's Annual Report License Tax or maybe you have already filed your LLC's Annual Report License Tax, but forgot to update your information, you may still do so by filing an amendment with the state.

BetterLegal may also assist you in filing these amendments. Check out the links below:

- Wyoming LLC Name Change
- Wyoming LLC Statement of Correction
- Wyoming LLC Certificate of Good Standing
- Wyoming LLC Principle Office Address Change
- Wyoming LLC Registered Agent and/or Office Change
- Wyoming LLC Articles of Dissolution

The operating agreement outlines your LLC's internal rules and regulations. Some events, such as change in ownership, may require you to update your operating agreement. BetterLegal may also assist you with this.

Licenses and Permits requirement may vary in each state and depending on the nature of your business. These licenses and permits ensure that companies within specific industries are abiding by its rules and regulations. If you need assistance in obtaining the licenses and permits required for your LLC, you may check out BetterLegal's Permit and License Search service.

A DBA (Doing Business As) or a Fictitious Name is an alternative name or nickname under which a business can operate. This allows a business to conduct business under a name other than its legal name. For example, an LLC named "ABC Tile LLC" might file for a DBA and conduct business under the name "Wyoming Tile".

A DBA or Fictitious name is not a separate legal entity, it is a name that the business can use for its transactions and it does not change the legal structure or the ownership of the business.

If you need help in registering a DBA for your LLC, reach out to us via chat or call to confirm if we can assist with your filing.

The type of taxes that each state requires vary. Meanwhile, all LLCs are subject to Federal Taxes due to the IRS and are reported through the LLC’s EIN. For the filing of your taxes, it is best to consult your accountant.