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Wyoming

Wyoming has been the de-facto US privacy LLC for the better part of a decade. The state filed the original LLC statute in 1977 and has maintained the cleanest privacy regime available to non-residents ever since: no member disclosure to the Secretary of State, charging-order exclusive remedy, decisive case law on single-member LLC protection. For a non-resident operator looking for a US-domiciled holding company that banks well with the major US business-banking rails, Wyoming is the default.

REPUTABLE3-day formationApostille supportedNo public UBO register
Why this jurisdiction

What makes Wyoming different

  • No member or manager disclosure to the state Secretary of State.
  • Charging-order exclusive remedy: judgment creditors can't seize LLC interests.
  • $60 annual report, $100 initial filing fee: among the lowest in the US.
  • Banks well with the major US rails; Wyoming LLCs are on every formation-platform allowlist.
KYC reality

What we collect, and what Wyoming filing requires

We collect
  • Email, country of residence, intended use statement
  • OFAC + EU + UN sanctions screen (every order)
Local filing requires
  • Beneficial owner identification per the registered agent's own BSA program
  • Name and address of the organizer (which can be the registered agent itself for non-resident orders)

The honest note: Wyoming itself does not collect member information. But your registered agent is a regulated US business and runs its own KYC. Federal CTA / BOI reporting goes to FinCEN directly, separate from the state filing.

Banking compatibility

Where Wyoming entities bank

Primary US railDefault for WY LLCs. Multi-million-dollar FDIC sweep, formation-platform-friendly, non-MSB SaaS / e-commerce / holding cos.
Primary US (tech)DAO LLCs and non-MSB tech operators. Rejects MSBs and crypto exchanges.
Bitcoin-native bankBitcoin-heavy customers who want to hold BTC + USD in one account.

Wyoming pairs with our primary US banking rail for most operators. The tech-leaning alternative accepts WY LLCs but is selective on industry. Our Bitcoin-native option serves Bitcoiner-aligned ops natively. See the Banking page for named rails.

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Case for / case against

When this jurisdiction is right (and wrong)

Case for

If you're a non-US founder selling SaaS or running an e-commerce holding company and want the US tax treaty network plus major US business-banking acceptance, Wyoming is correct. State fees are minimal, banking acceptance is broad, and the privacy regime is the strongest available among US states.

If you're consolidating IP or holding crypto reserves and you want US case law protection without the Delaware C-Corp tax baggage, a Wyoming LLC taxed as a disregarded entity (single-member) or partnership (multi-member) is the cleanest path.

If you're a Bitcoin operator and want to run a US-fronted business that accepts BTC via BitSettle, Wyoming pairs naturally with our Bitcoin-native or Bitcoin-tolerant banking rails.

Case against

If you're a non-US single-member LLC owner, you must file Form 5472 + a pro-forma 1120 annually. Miss it and the IRS penalty is $25,000 per year. We do not file it for you; plan for the filing yourself or through a US Enrolled Agent (we can refer you to one).

Wyoming LLCs do not provide non-US-residency tax benefits by themselves. Forming a US entity creates US federal-tax touchpoints regardless of where you live. Talk to a cross-border tax advisor before assuming the entity solves your personal tax.

CTA / Beneficial Ownership Information reporting to FinCEN applies. The federal disclosure exists even though Wyoming itself does not publish member names.

FAQ

Common Wyoming questions

Can a non-US-resident form a Wyoming LLC?

Yes. There's no residency requirement for members or managers. You'll need an EIN to open US banking. We ship the SS-4 application as an attach SKU at $89 with no SSN required.

How long does it take?

2-3 business days from filing acknowledgment. Faster than NM, comparable to DE.

What's the recurring cost?

$60 Wyoming annual report + our $69/yr registered agent renewal. State fees are pass-through, never padded.

Will Wyoming's privacy regime survive CTA?

FinCEN's BOI registry collects beneficial ownership at the federal level, but it's not public; only LE/regulators with cause can access it. Wyoming state-level privacy is unaffected.

Can I pay state fees in Bitcoin?

Wyoming itself accepts only USD via the Secretary of State portal. You don't pay the state directly. The state filing fee is already included in our all-in price. You settle the whole order in BTC or USDT via BitSettle, and we pay the state from our operating account.