Wyoming LLC Minimum Members Requirement

What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Wyoming?

Wyoming requires a minimum of one member to form and operate an LLC. Under Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-201, one or more organizers may sign and deliver Articles of Organization, making single-member LLCs fully permitted and legally recognized. This structure provides sole entrepreneurs with liability protection without requiring co-owners or partners.

Formation Requirements

A single person can organize, own, and operate an entire LLC in Wyoming. The organizer need not be the member—you can designate someone else to file while you serve as sole member. Your Articles of Organization must include your LLC name (with required designator like "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company"), a Wyoming registered office address, registered agent name and written consent, mailing address, principal office address, and email for service of notice per Wyo. Stat. § 17-29-205.

Filing Process

Submit your Articles of Organization to the Wyoming Secretary of State with a $100 filing fee. Online filing through WyoBiz (https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/Default.aspx) is available and recommended for faster processing. Paper filings are processed within 15 business days.

Before filing, search your intended LLC name at https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/FilingSearch.aspx to ensure it is distinguishable from existing business names. You can reserve a name for 120 days for $60 if you want to secure it before filing.

Key Advantages

Wyoming's one-member minimum is ideal for solo entrepreneurs. You maintain full liability protection while avoiding the complexity of managing multiple members. Wyoming permits foreign owners, so non-U.S. citizens and residents can form single-member LLCs here.

Single-member LLCs receive pass-through taxation by default for federal purposes, though you can elect corporate taxation if preferred. Wyoming imposes no annual reporting requirements for LLCs, reducing ongoing compliance costs.

Next Steps

1. Search your LLC name at WyoBiz
2. Prepare Articles of Organization with required information
3. File online or by mail with the Wyoming Secretary of State (122 W 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020)
4. Pay the $100 filing fee
5. Obtain an EIN from the IRS if needed for tax purposes

Contact: Wyoming Secretary of State, (307) 777-7311 or https://sos.wyo.gov/

This is general information, not legal advice.