Wyoming LLC Annual Report: Due Date, Cost, and What Happens If You Don’t File
We explain when your Wyoming LLC annual report is due, how much it costs, how to file it from any country, and what to do if you already missed the deadline.
Short answer: every active Wyoming LLC must file an annual report with the Wyoming Secretary of State each year and pay the annual license tax. It is due on the first day of the month in which the company was formed, beginning the year after its formation. The fee is at least $60, or $0.0002 for each dollar of assets located and used in Wyoming, whichever is greater. If you do not file it within 60 days after the deadline, the state may administratively dissolve your LLC.
In this guide, we explain how to calculate your exact due date, how much you will pay, how to file from any country, and what to do if you have already missed it. All information comes from official Wyoming Secretary of State sources.
State annual report and tax return: they are not the same
This is the most common confusion we see. They are two separate obligations filed with different authorities:
- Wyoming annual report: it is filed with the state’s Secretary of State. It confirms your company’s information (name, addresses, registered agent) and pays the annual license tax. Its purpose is to keep the LLC active in the state registry.
- Federal obligations: they are filed with the IRS. For many single-member LLCs with a foreign owner, they include Form 5472 along with a pro forma Form 1120 when there were reportable transactions. If you want to learn more, read our guide to Form 5472 for a foreign-owned LLC.
Filing the annual report does not satisfy the IRS, and complying with the IRS does not keep your LLC active in Wyoming. You need both.
When it is due: the first day of your anniversary month
According to the Wyoming Secretary of State, the annual report is due on the first day of the month in which the LLC was formed. It is not due exactly 12 months after the formation date, but on the first day of that month.
The first report is filed the year after formation. Some examples:
- LLC formed on January 15, 2026: the first report is due on January 1, 2027.
- LLC formed on March 22, 2026: the first report is due on March 1, 2027.
- LLC formed on October 3, 2026: the first report is due on October 1, 2027.
Notice the second example: the deadline arrives three weeks before the exact anniversary. That is why you should not estimate it.
You may file the report up to 120 days before it is due, so you do not have to wait until the last minute.
How much it costs: $60 or more depending on your assets in Wyoming
The official fee schedule states that the annual license tax is at least $60, or $0.0002 for each dollar of assets located and used in Wyoming, whichever is greater.
In practice:
- If your assets located and used in Wyoming total $300,000 or less, you pay $60.
- If they total $1,210,000, you pay $242 ($1,210,000 × 0.0002).
What “assets located and used in Wyoming” means
The calculation is based on assets the company owns and uses within Wyoming, such as property or equipment physically located in the state. Do not automatically use your worldwide income, annual revenue, or bank account balance as a substitute. Many LLCs owned by digital entrepreneurs operating from outside the United States have no assets in Wyoming and pay the minimum, but each case should be reviewed. If your company has significant assets in the state, you should confirm the calculation with a professional and retain the supporting documentation.
Processing fees and online filing limit
If you file online, the payment processor adds a fee to the state fee. In addition, according to the Secretary of State, if your fee exceeds $500, you cannot file the report online and must use the alternative method indicated by the state.
Step-by-step instructions for filing through the official portal
The report is filed through the Wyoming Secretary of State’s online services. You do not need to be in the United States. The general process is as follows:
- Find your company. Go to the annual reports section and identify your LLC using its Filing ID (the registration number assigned by the state when it was formed) or its name.
- Review the current information. Check the name, principal address, mailing address, email address, and registered agent. Update anything that has changed.
- Report your assets in Wyoming. Enter the value of the assets located and used in the state. The system calculates the fee based on that amount.
- Pay. Pay the fee plus the processor’s fee by card.
- Save the receipt. Download and file the confirmation. It is your proof that you complied.
The official What's Next document, which the state provides after a company is formed, summarizes these ongoing obligations.
Checklist before submitting
- Exact LLC name, as it appears in the registry.
- Current principal address and mailing address.
- Registered email address, which is where reminders are sent.
- Correct and active registered agent and registered office in Wyoming.
- Supporting documentation for the calculation of assets located and used in Wyoming.
- A separate note listing your federal obligations, which follow their own schedule.
If you need to review the role of the registered agent, we have a guide explaining what an LLC’s registered agent does.
Reminders do not change your deadline
The Secretary of State sends courtesy reminders 60, 30, and 10 days before the due date to the registered email address. They are useful, but not receiving them does not change your obligation or your deadline. If the registered email address is outdated or the message ends up in spam, the responsibility is still yours.
What happens if you do not file it
According to the Wyoming Secretary of State, the entity is considered delinquent on the second day of the month following the due date. If you do not file the report within 60 days after the deadline, the state may begin the administrative dissolution of the LLC under the Wyoming LLC law.
The practical consequences may include:
- Loss of good standing: your company is no longer listed as compliant with the state, and you will not be able to obtain a certificate of good standing until you resolve the issue.
- Banks and platforms: many institutions check registration status during their periodic reviews and may request explanations or documentation.
- Contracts and procedures: clients, partners, or vendors that verify your company will see that it is not active, and some procedures may be blocked.
Your EIN or bank account does not automatically disappear because of the state dissolution, but operating with a dissolved company creates risks that you should resolve as soon as possible.
What to do if your LLC has already been dissolved
According to the Secretary of State, online reinstatement may be available for an entity that was administratively dissolved because of missed reports during the previous two years, provided it has no other deficiencies. To reinstate it, you must catch up on the outstanding reports and pay the applicable fees and charges. Reinstatement is not automatic and is subject to state review.
We do not recommend opening another LLC without first reviewing your situation. A new company is a separate entity: it does not automatically inherit the previous company’s contracts, accounts, history, or outstanding federal obligations. Before deciding, review which contracts, accounts, and filings are connected to the original LLC.
A simple routine so you do not forget
- 120 days before: the filing window opens. Review the information, registered agent, and assets, and file if everything is in order.
- 30 days before: if you have not done so yet, file now and save the receipt.
- After filing: store the confirmation with your company documents.
If you would rather not manage this schedule yourself, annual maintenance is included in our plans. For other company procedures, see our services.
General information. We provide administrative services and do not replace individualized legal or tax advice. Always verify your situation using official sources or with a professional.
Frequently asked questions
When is the first annual report for a Wyoming LLC due?
The first report is due the year after formation, on the first day of the month in which the LLC was formed, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State. It is not calculated as exactly 12 months. If your LLC was formed on January 15, 2026, it is due on January 1, 2027; if it was formed on March 22, 2026, it is due on March 1, 2027. You may file it up to 120 days early, so we recommend filing as soon as that window opens, after reviewing your information and registered agent.
Do all Wyoming LLCs pay only $60?
No. According to the official fee schedule, the annual license tax is at least $60 or $0.0002 for each dollar of assets located and used in Wyoming, whichever is greater. You pay $60 for up to $300,000 of those assets; with $1,210,000, you pay $242. The factors are the value of the assets the company owns and uses within the state, not your worldwide income or bank balance. If you file online, the processor’s fee is added, and if the fee exceeds $500, online filing is not allowed.
Does an LLC with no income have to file the annual report?
Yes. The annual report requirement depends on the LLC remaining active in the Wyoming registry, not on whether it generated revenue. A company with no sales, clients, or transactions must still file it and pay at least the $60 minimum, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State. If you will not use the company, the alternative is not to stop filing but to formally close it; if you simply stop filing, once 60 days have passed after the deadline, the state may administratively dissolve it, with the consequences that entails.
Does the Wyoming annual report replace Form 5472?
No. The annual report is filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State and keeps your LLC active in the state. Form 5472 is a federal information return filed with the IRS that many single-member LLCs with a foreign owner file, together with a pro forma Form 1120, when there were reportable transactions with the owner or related parties. They have different authorities, deadlines, and consequences. Complying with one does not exempt you from the other, so we recommend keeping both calendars separately.
What exactly happens if 60 days pass?
According to the Wyoming Secretary of State, the LLC becomes delinquent on the second day of the month following the due date. If it does not file the report within 60 days after the deadline, the state may administratively dissolve it. This means losing good standing, which may raise questions from banks, platforms, and clients that verify your company. The EIN or account does not automatically disappear. If the dissolution resulted from missed reports during the previous two years and there are no other deficiencies, online reinstatement may be available by catching up and paying the applicable amounts, but it is not automatic.
Can I file the report without being in the United States?
Yes. The report is filed through the Wyoming Secretary of State’s online services, which are accessible from any country. You need the Filing ID or your LLC’s name, must review the addresses, email address, and registered agent, report the value of assets located and used in Wyoming, and pay the fee plus the processor’s fee by card. Save the receipt when you finish. The only relevant exception is that if your fee exceeds $500, online filing is not allowed and you must use the state’s alternative method.