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Wyoming LLC
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Get EIN
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Mercury
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Agreement
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Protected
Step 1 of 5

Form your Wyoming LLC

~10 minutes
$150 -- $200

We recommend Northwest Registered Agent. They handle formation, registered agent service, and annual compliance reminders. Click below to start -- use the business name from your intake.

Business name
Not provided -- add ?name=YourBusiness to the URL
Start LLC formation

What to select

  • Select "Wyoming" as formation state
  • Choose "LLC" as entity type
  • Enter your business name
  • Add yourself as the registered agent OR use their service ($125/yr)
  • Skip all upsells (EIN service, operating agreement add-on -- we handle those)
  • Pay the formation fee ($39 service + $100 state filing fee)
I've submitted my LLC formation
Step 2 of 5

Get your EIN

~10 minutes
Free

Wait until you receive your LLC confirmation before applying for an EIN. The IRS needs your exact LLC name and formation date.

The EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's tax ID. You need it for banking, payment processors, and tax filings. The IRS issues it immediately online -- no cost, no wait.

Apply for EIN on IRS.gov

What to select

  • Select "Limited Liability Company" as entity type
  • Select "Single Member" (1 member)
  • Select "Banking purposes" as reason
  • Enter your LLC name exactly as filed
  • Enter your SSN as the responsible party
  • Your EIN is issued immediately -- save it
Format: XX-XXXXXXX
I have my EIN
Step 3 of 5

Open your Mercury business bank account

~15 minutes
Free

Mercury is a business banking platform built for startups and LLCs. No minimum balance, no monthly fees, and an excellent dashboard. You will need your LLC formation documents and EIN to apply.

Open Mercury account

What to do

  • Select "LLC" as business type
  • Enter your LLC name and EIN
  • Upload your LLC formation documents (Articles of Organization)
  • Upload your EIN confirmation letter
  • Add yourself as the beneficial owner
  • Mercury typically approves in 1-2 business days
Mercury account opened
Step 4 of 5

Download your operating agreement

~5 minutes
Free

Every LLC should have an operating agreement. It is not filed anywhere -- you just sign it and keep it. Banks and payment processors sometimes ask for it. This template covers the essentials for a single-member Wyoming LLC.

Operating Agreement
Downloaded and signed

You're protected.

Completed
Wyoming LLC
EIN
Mercury business bank account
Operating agreement
Annual compliance reminder

Your Wyoming annual report is due each year. Filing fee is $60. File at wyoming.gov.