Can a Foreigner Form an LLC in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming permits foreign nationals to form and own LLCs without citizenship or residency requirements. Under Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-201, one or more organizers may sign and file Articles of Organization. File with the Wyoming Secretary of State, pay the $100 filing fee, and designate a Wyoming registered agent and office address. Processing takes up to 15 business days for paper filings or faster for online submissions.

No Citizenship or Residency Restrictions

Wyoming imposes no restrictions on foreign ownership or organizer nationality. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or Wyoming resident to form an LLC. This makes Wyoming attractive for international business owners seeking U.S. legal entity status.

Your LLC must maintain a registered office with a physical street address in Wyoming and designate a registered agent located in the state (Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-205). The registered agent must provide written consent to appointment.

What to File

Submit Articles of Organization to the Wyoming Secretary of State containing:

LLC name with required designator (LLC, Limited Liability Company, LC, or similar per Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-108)
Wyoming street address for registered office
Registered agent name and written consent
Mailing address, principal office address, and email for service of notice

Filing Methods & Costs

Online: File through WyoBiz at https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/Default.aspx (fastest processing)

Mail: Wyoming Secretary of State, Herschler Building East, Suite 101, 122 W 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 (up to 15 business days)

Filing fee: $100

Optional name reservation: $60 (holds name for 120 days)

Before You File

Search available names at https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/FilingSearch.aspx to ensure your desired name is distinguishable from existing Wyoming business records per W.S. 17-16-401.

If you plan to operate under a name different from your LLC name, file a separate trade name registration for an additional $100 fee.

Next Steps

Search your desired LLC name at the Wyoming Secretary of State's business search portal
Prepare Articles of Organization with all required information
File online via WyoBiz or mail to the Secretary of State
Pay the $100 filing fee
Contact the Secretary of State at (307) 777-7311 with questions

This is general information, not legal advice.