Starting from outside the US? GatewayBase forms Wyoming LLCs online with registered agent service included for year 1.
Non-US residents can form a Wyoming LLC online. The full setup does not stop at formation, though. Most owners also need an EIN, banking or payment setup, state annual reports, and yearly federal Form 1120 + 5472 filing.
This timeline shows the common order for a foreign owner starting a Wyoming LLC from abroad.
This article is general education, not legal or tax advice. GatewayBase provides document preparation and filing workflow software. We are not a law firm, CPA firm, or tax advisor.
Step 1: Choose the LLC name
Pick a name that meets Wyoming rules and is available. Keep spelling consistent because you will use the legal name later for EIN, banking, and tax filings.
Step 2: Use a registered agent
Wyoming LLCs need a registered agent. GatewayBase includes registered agent service for year 1 with Wyoming formation.
Step 3: File Articles of Organization
This is the state formation step. GatewayBase submits the Wyoming filing and creates a company profile in your account.
Step 4: Apply for an EIN
After formation, many foreign owners need an EIN for banking, payment providers, and tax filings. GatewayBase offers an EIN application workflow for foreign owners without an SSN or ITIN.
Step 5: Open banking and payment accounts
Banks and payment providers often ask for formation documents, owner ID, and the EIN. Requirements vary by provider.
Step 6: Track annual filings
Wyoming LLCs have state annual report requirements. Foreign-owned US LLCs may also need yearly Form 1120 + 5472 filing.
FAQ
Can non-US residents form a Wyoming LLC?
Yes. You do not need to live in the US to form a Wyoming LLC through GatewayBase.
Do I need an SSN for Wyoming formation?
No. Wyoming formation itself does not require a US Social Security Number through GatewayBase.
Do I need an EIN after formation?
Most owners need an EIN for banking, payment providers, and federal filings.
What does GatewayBase include?
GatewayBase formation includes Wyoming filing, registered agent service for year 1, and a company profile in your account.