Wyoming Annual Report Filing Guide: Deadlines, Fees, and How to Avoid Dissolution

Every Wyoming LLC must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. Miss it, and your LLC can be administratively dissolved in as little as 60 days. The good news: it's one of the simplest and cheapest compliance requirements in the country — $60, filed online, once per year.

This guide covers exactly what the Wyoming annual report is, when it's due, how to file it, and what to do if you've already missed the deadline.

What Is the Wyoming Annual Report?

Wyoming calls its annual report the "annual license tax." Despite the name, it's not really a tax — it's a flat filing fee that every LLC pays to maintain its good standing with the state. The report itself confirms basic information about your LLC: its name, registered agent, principal office address, and the value of assets located in Wyoming.

Unlike some states that require detailed financial disclosures, the Wyoming annual report is straightforward. There's no requirement to report revenue, profits, number of employees, or any operational details. You're simply confirming that your LLC still exists and updating any contact information that has changed.

Every limited liability company organized or qualified in Wyoming must file an annual report with the Secretary of State and pay an annual license tax, or the company may be administratively dissolved. — Wyoming Statutes §17-29-210 and §17-29-810

How Much Does It Cost?

For most LLCs, the annual report fee is $60. This applies to all LLCs with Wyoming assets valued at $300,000 or less — which covers the vast majority of Wyoming LLCs, especially those formed by out-of-state owners for holding companies, privacy, or asset protection.

If your LLC holds assets in Wyoming valued above $300,000, the fee is calculated at $0.0002 per dollar of assets located in the state (two-tenths of one mill per dollar). For example:

• $300,000 or less in Wyoming assets: $60 (minimum fee)
• $500,000 in Wyoming assets: $100
• $1,000,000 in Wyoming assets: $200
• $5,000,000 in Wyoming assets: $1,000

Important: the fee is based on assets located in Wyoming, not total business assets. If your Wyoming LLC owns property in Texas or bank accounts in Florida, those assets are not counted. Many non-resident LLC owners with no physical presence in Wyoming pay the $60 minimum.

How Wyoming Compares to Other States

Wyoming's $60 minimum is one of the most affordable annual compliance requirements in the country. For context:

Over five years, the difference between Wyoming and Delaware alone is over $1,200 in state fees. That's money that stays in your business — not the state treasury.

When Is It Due?

Your annual report is due on the first day of the anniversary month of your LLC's formation. If your LLC was formed on March 15th, your annual report is due every year on March 1st.

The filing window opens 60 days before the due date. So for a March anniversary, you can file starting January 1st. The Secretary of State sends a reminder to the registered agent approximately 60 days before the deadline — this is one reason having a reliable registered agent matters.

First-Year Filing

Your first annual report is not due until the first anniversary of your formation. If you form your LLC in June, your first annual report isn't due until the following June. You do not owe an annual report in the year of formation.

How to File Online

Wyoming's online filing system makes the process quick. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Go to the Wyoming Secretary of State's business portal at wyobiz.wyo.gov.
2. Search for your LLC by name or filing ID number.
3. Select "File Annual Report" from the available actions for your entity.
4. Confirm or update your information: registered agent name and address, principal office address, and the value of assets located in Wyoming.
5. Pay the fee by credit card or ACH. The minimum is $60 for LLCs with Wyoming assets under $300,000.
6. Download your confirmation. The filing is processed immediately and your LLC's good standing is updated in real time.

The entire process takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes if your information hasn't changed. If you need to update your registered agent or address, that can be done simultaneously.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?

This is where it gets serious. Wyoming does not charge late fees — but the consequences are worse than a fee.

If your annual report is not filed by the due date, the Secretary of State will send a delinquency notice to your registered agent. You then have 60 days from the due date to file. If the report is still not filed after those 60 days, the Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your LLC.

Administrative dissolution means:

• Your LLC loses its good standing — you cannot obtain a Certificate of Good Standing.
• You cannot conduct business in the name of the LLC in states that require good standing for foreign registration.
• Your asset protection may be compromised — a dissolved LLC may not receive the same legal protections as an active one.
• Your registered agent may resign — most registered agents will not continue serving a dissolved entity.
• Your LLC name becomes available — someone else could register it.

If a limited liability company fails to file its annual report within 60 days after it is due, the Secretary of State may administratively dissolve the company by filing articles of administrative dissolution. — Wyoming Statutes §17-29-810

How to Reinstate a Dissolved Wyoming LLC

If your LLC has been administratively dissolved, Wyoming does allow reinstatement. The process requires:

1. Filing an application for reinstatement with the Secretary of State.
2. Paying all past-due annual report fees — every year you missed, at $60 per year (assuming under $300,000 in Wyoming assets).
3. Filing all delinquent annual reports — you must file each missed report, not just the current one.
4. Paying a reinstatement fee — Wyoming does not charge a separate reinstatement fee beyond the past-due reports, but if you use a filing service, there will be a service fee.

Once reinstated, Wyoming law treats the LLC as if it were never dissolved. Under W.S. §17-29-812, reinstatement relates back to the date of dissolution, meaning any contracts or actions taken during the dissolution period are validated retroactively.

However, reinstatement is not guaranteed if another entity has taken your LLC's name during the dissolution period. In that case, you would need to reinstate under a different name or resolve the naming conflict.

Common Questions

Can I file early?

Yes. The filing window opens 60 days before your due date. Filing early does not change your next due date — it's always based on your anniversary month, not when you actually filed.

What if my LLC has no income or activity?

You still must file. The annual report is required regardless of whether your LLC conducted any business or earned any revenue during the year. Even a dormant holding company must file to maintain good standing.

Do I need to file an annual report and a BOI report?

These are separate filings with separate agencies. The annual report goes to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report goes to the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Both are required for most LLCs.