How to search Wyoming records
- Search WyoBiz by name or filing ID; use "Contains" for wider results.
- Open "History" to see each annual report and any delinquency.
- Status "Inactive - Administratively Dissolved (Tax)" means the annual license tax was unpaid.
Open the official Wyoming search
Wyoming SOS, corporation and LLC search
Wyoming Secretary of State Business Search
The Wyoming Secretary of State business search is run by the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division through its Business Entity Search (WyoBiz). Related queries such as "WY SOS business search" reach the same free database. Search by name first, then reopen the record by its filing ID so you are reading one exact entity. The step-by-step instructions above walk through the screens.
Wyoming Entity Search
An entity search of the Wyoming business registry returns every registered type at once: domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, partnerships and nonprofits. Read the status first, then the formation date and the registered agent. Because Wyoming expects an annual report license tax yearly, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Wyoming Company Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Wyoming corporation search" land here too. The record shows whether it is a for-profit corporation or a nonprofit, and the entity types guide explains how each one appears. Corporations are formed by filing articles of incorporation, so the formation date on the record is the date those articles took effect.
Wyoming LLC Search
Run the Wyoming LLC search with the exact name, then note the filing ID. Forming a Wyoming LLC costs $100 and the annual report license tax is $60. Whether members appear depends on the filings; our LLC lookup guide covers what the state shows, and the business owner lookup covers what it does not. A state record never shows an EIN; use the EIN lookup for that.
Wyoming Name Search
A Wyoming name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Wyoming lets you hold a name for 120 days for $60. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names.
Where the LLC was invented
Wyoming passed the first LLC statute in the United States in 1977, written for an oil company, and it remains a popular home for small holding companies. Members and managers are not listed publicly, so a Wyoming search usually shows only the registered agent and filing history.
Wyoming filing facts
| Record number | Filing ID |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $100. Articles of Organization (a small online processing fee may apply). |
| Recurring filing | Annual report license tax, $60, yearly |
| Due | First day of the anniversary month. Minimum $60, or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater. |
| Name reservation | $60 for 120 days |
| Agency phone | 307-777-7311 |
What a Wyoming LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 2; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $60 | $60 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $60 | $60 |
| Three-year state total | $220 | ||
The license tax on Wyoming assets
Instead of a flat report fee, Wyoming charges an annual report license tax: $60 minimum, or two-tenths of a mill on each dollar of assets located in Wyoming, whichever is greater. It is due on the first day of the anniversary month. A status of Inactive, Administratively Dissolved (Tax) means it went unpaid. Trade names are filed with the Secretary of State; see DBA. For lawful ways to identify owners of a private Wyoming LLC, see the LLC lookup guide.
Why Wyoming is popular for holding companies
Wyoming combines low yearly cost, private membership and a long LLC case history. For anyone dealing with a Wyoming LLC, the public record says little, so ask for an operating agreement or authority documents before signing.
How Wyoming compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 | Yearly | $60 |
| Montana | $35 | $20 | Yearly | $10 |
| Colorado | $35 | $25 | Yearly | $25 |
| South Dakota | $150 | $50 | Yearly | $25 |
Before you rely on a Wyoming result
- Annual report license tax is based on assets located in Wyoming, with a $60 minimum.
- Wyoming trade names are filed with the Secretary of State.
Bulk Wyoming business data
Not offered.
Searching beyond Wyoming
Registries next to Wyoming: Montana business search, Colorado business search, South Dakota business search.
Wyoming business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wyoming?
The state filing fee is $100. Articles of Organization (a small online processing fee may apply). Keeping the LLC on file then averages $60 a year in state fees.
When is the Wyoming annual report due?
Wyoming calls it the annual report license tax. It costs $60, it is filed yearly, and it is due first day of the anniversary month. Minimum $60, or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater.
Can I reserve a business name in Wyoming?
Yes. A name reservation costs $60 and holds the name for 120 days.
How is the Wyoming annual fee calculated?
It is a license tax of $60 minimum, or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets if that is higher, due the first day of the anniversary month.
Is the Wyoming business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the Business Entity Search (WyoBiz) costs nothing. The Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division. Its business line is 307-777-7311, and its free search is the Business Entity Search (WyoBiz).
What number identifies a business in Wyoming?
Wyoming assigns each entity a filing ID. It is different from the federal EIN and from the number the same company holds in any other state, and searching by it returns exactly one record.
Can I download a list of all Wyoming businesses?
No bulk download is offered. Individual records can still be searched for free.
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