Key Takeaways

  • The Wyoming LLC annual report is due every year on the first day of the anniversary month of formation.
  • The filing fee is based on the total value of Wyoming assets, with a minimum fee of $60 for most entities.
  • No initial report is required when forming a Wyoming LLC.
  • Businesses can file up to one year early and should file online when the license tax is under $500.
  • Missing the deadline can result in administrative dissolution, though there's a 60-day grace period for reinstatement.
  • You can file even if your business has no assets or activity.

A Wyoming annual report must be filed with the Secretary of State by all domestic or foreign corporations and LLCs that are registered with Wyoming. These reports help the government maintain accurate records about which businesses are active and generate revenue.

Wyoming Annual Report: Overview

Your corporation or LLC must file an annual report every year on or before the due date even if the business hasn't generated any income. You can submit the report through the mail or online. Paying the fee and filing the form online is easier for most people.

The Costs for Filing the Wyoming Annual Report

Most businesses must pay an annual report fee, also called a license tax. Businesses with less than $250,000 of assets in Wyoming usually pay a $50 minimum fee. Companies with more than $250,000 in assets should pay $0.0002 in taxes for every dollar of assets. For example, a business with $300,000 in assets would pay $60 for the annual report fee. For nonprofits, the cost is $25. It's $100 for Wyoming Statutory Trusts.

Minimum vs. Asset-Based Tax Calculation

Wyoming calculates the annual report license tax based on the total value of the LLC's assets located within the state. If your Wyoming-based assets are valued under $300,000, the minimum tax is $60. For higher amounts, multiply your total Wyoming assets by $0.0002. For example, a business with $500,000 in Wyoming assets would owe $100 (500,000 × 0.0002). However, if your calculated tax is less than $60, the state still requires the $60 minimum.

How Early Can You File an Annual Report?

You can file up to one year in advance. For example, you can file and pay your 2018 Annual Report in 2017.

Wyoming's online filing system records which annual reports have been filed and paid and which upcoming ones can be submitted. People can turn their reports in up to a year before the deadline.

Email Reminders

Wyoming sends email reminders to help people remember to file their annual reports:

  • 60 days before the due date
  • 30 days in advance
  • 10 days before the deadline

You can sign up for these reminders by adding your email address to the state's mailing list. 

What If You Don’t Receive an Email Reminder?

Although Wyoming sends reminder emails to entities with a registered email address on file, you are still responsible for filing your Wyoming LLC annual report by the deadline even if no reminder is received. It's a good idea to set up your own calendar notifications to avoid missing the due date.

Annual Report Requirements 

Nonprofits should file an annual report and pay the fee every year by the first day of the month they formed. Domestic and foreign Wyoming businesses and nonprofits can submit their report online or print a paper form and mail it to the Secretary of State. You'll need a Filing ID number, and you can search for it by visiting the Secretary of State website.

Does Wyoming Require an Initial Report?

Unlike many other states, there's no need for an initial report when you start a business in Wyoming.

When Are Annual Reports Due?

Wyoming statutory trusts should turn in their annual reports every year by January 1st. Nonprofits and other businesses must file yearly by the first day of the month they started. However, charities don't have any filing requirements.

How to Determine Your Due Date

Your annual report is due each year by the first day of the anniversary month of your LLC’s formation. For example, if your LLC was formed on July 15, your Wyoming LLC annual report will be due by July 1 each year. You can check your formation date by looking up your business using the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Business Center.

The Penalty for a Delinquent Annual Report

Wyoming does not add a delinquent penalty, but the Secretary of State will send you a delinquency notice. You have 60 days from the date on the notice to submit the annual report and pay all taxes and fees. There's also a $50 reinstatement fee. Foreign companies should apply for a new certificate of authority to get permission to do business in Wyoming again. If a business operates in the state without the proper authority, there's a $5000 penalty.

Administrative Dissolution and Reinstatement

If a Wyoming LLC fails to file the annual report within the 60-day grace period after receiving a delinquency notice, the Secretary of State may administratively dissolve the business. If this occurs, you must pay a $50 reinstatement fee and file the overdue report. Foreign entities must reapply for a certificate of authority. Operating without authority may incur a $5,000 penalty.

Who Can File Wyoming Annual Reports?

Anyone can file an annual report.

Are Original Signatures Needed?

You only need to include original signatures if you print and mail the form.

How to Complete and File the Wyoming LLC Annual Report Online

If you don't finish filing your company's annual report online within 30 minutes, the session will expire and you'll need to start over. Go to the Online Annual Report page and follow these steps:

  1. Click on the annual report logo or the red link to the right of the page that says "File or Print Your Annual Report Now".
  2. Enter your Filing ID in the search box and click Next.
  3. Make sure all the information about your business is correct. If you add email addresses, separate them with a semicolon like [email protected]; [email protected].
  4. Click Next again, and then list the total value of your organization's Wyoming assets.
  5. Click on Calculate to see the amount due for the annual report fee. If your company has no assets in Wyoming, there are no filing fees. If the cost is over $500, mail the report and payment instead of submitting it online.
  6. To file online, click Continue, check the box to agree to the terms, and click on Start Payment Process to enter your credit or debit card number.

Mailing Instructions for Paper Filing

If your Wyoming LLC annual report fee exceeds $500 or you prefer not to file online, you can submit a paper form. To file by mail:

  1. Download the annual report form from the Wyoming Secretary of State website.
  2. Fill out your business information, including the total value of Wyoming assets.
  3. Calculate the appropriate fee and include a check or money order made payable to the "Wyoming Secretary of State."
  4. Mail the completed form and payment to:
    Wyoming Secretary of State
    Business Division
    2020 Carey Avenue, Suite 700
    Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

Ensure your mailing is postmarked by the due date to remain in good standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I have to file a Wyoming LLC annual report if my business had no income?
    Yes. Even if your business earned no income, you must file the annual report and pay the license tax based on your Wyoming asset value.
  2. What happens if I miss the annual report deadline?
    You’ll receive a delinquency notice and have 60 days to comply before facing administrative dissolution and possible penalties.
  3. Can I file my Wyoming annual report by mail?
    Yes. If your license tax exceeds $500 or you prefer not to file online, you can file via mail using the appropriate form.
  4. How much is the minimum annual report fee in Wyoming?
    The minimum fee is $60 for most LLCs unless the company has no assets in Wyoming, in which case the fee may be waived.
  5. Is there a reminder system for Wyoming LLC annual report deadlines?
    Yes, the state sends email reminders 60, 30, and 10 days before the due date, but you are responsible for timely filing even if no reminder is received.

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