Wyoming Articles of Organization

How to File Your Wyoming Articles of Organization:

Preparing the Articles of Organization for your LLC in Wyoming involves several steps outlined below. 

Step 1: Name Your LLC

The first step for preparing your State of Wyoming Articles of Organization is to choose a name for your LLC. Your LLC name has to comply with Wyoming name requirements. 

Generally, this means that the name you choose can’t be too similar to other business names in the state. To find out which names are already registered with Wyoming, you can search the Secretary of State’s business entity search website. 

In addition to it not being too similar to other business names, your Wyoming LLC name must have some form of “LLC” in the name. Forms of “LLC” include “L.L.C.,” “limited liability company,” and “LLC.”

If your proposed business name starts with the letter “A” followed by a space or includes a special character, you will only be able to file your Articles of Organization by mail. The Secretary of State has designated these names as needing special processing.

Once you have selected your LLC’s name, you can reserve it by filing a Name Reservation form with the Secretary of State.  You can file your Name Reservation by mail along with the appropriate filing fee. If the name is available, the Secretary of State will reserve it for you for 120 days.

Step 2: Decide Whether You’d Like a Close LLC 

The next step for filing the Articles of Organization for an LLC in Wyoming is to decide whether you would like a close LLC. A close LLC in Wyoming is different from a regular Wyoming LLC in several ways.

A close LLC has some limitations that regular LLCs don’t have. For example, all LLC members must approve if one member wants to transfer their interest or withdraw. It also limits the number of members. A close LLC, however, also can avoid some formalities such as the requirement to have annual meetings. Plus, they may have some tax benefits.  

If you’d like to form a close LLC, you must check the box indicating so on your WY LLC Articles of Organization. You also need to make certain statements in your LLC Operating Agreement if you choose to have one, which we describe below.

Step 3: Provide the Name and Address of Your LLC’s Registered Agent

You next need to provide the name and address of your LLC’s registered agent for your State of Wyoming Articles of Organization. A Wyoming registered agent is a person or business entity that agrees to accept legal documents, like complaints, on behalf of your LLC. The registered agent must have a physical address, not a post office box, within the state of Wyoming. For an individual to serve as your registered agent, they must be over 18 and a Wyoming resident.

Once you have found a registered agent, they will need to fill out and sign a “Consent to Appointment by Registered Agent” attachment that you’ll file with your Articles of Organization.

Don’t have time to find a registered agent? We can help you quickly find a Wyoming registered agent with our Registered Agent service. 

Step 4: Provide Your LLC’s Mailing Address and Principal Address 

Next, you provide your LLC’s mailing address and principal office address in your Articles of Organization in Wyoming. Your principal office address is your LLC’s main office address. Your LLC’s mailing address is where your LLC can receive mail. Your LLC’s mailing address may be the same as your principal office address.

Step 5: Consent to Electronic Service of Process 

The Articles of Organization for an LLC in Wyoming require certification and consent to electronic service of process. The Wyoming Secretary of State requires that you provide a business email address where they can serve you with legal documents via email in case they can’t serve your registered agent for some reason. They will serve you electronically only in very limited circumstances.  

Step 6: Provide Contact Information Including a Business Email Address

Next, you’ll have your LLC Organizer sign your LLC Articles of Organization in WI and provide contact information. Your LLC Organizer prepares and files the Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. 

You’ll also include contact information, including a business email address. As mentioned above, the Articles of Organization require a business email address if the Secretary of State can’t serve your registered agent with legal documents.  

Step 7: Have Your Registered Agent Complete and Sign the “Consent to Appointment by Registered Agent”

Lastly, you’ll have your registered agent complete and sign a “Consent to Appointment by Registered Agent” attachment to your Articles of Organization in Wyoming. Your registered agent will provide their physical and mailing address in this document. They will also certify that they comply with Wyoming’s requirements for a registered agent and that they voluntarily agree to serve as the registered agent for your LLC. 

Where to File Your Wyoming Articles of Organization

Once you have collected the above information, you are now ready to file your Wyoming Articles of Organization. Filing the Articles of Organization will complete your LLC’s business registration in Wyoming.

You file your Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. You may file the Articles of Organization online or by mail with the appropriate filing fee. The Secretary of State will take about 15 days to process them.

What Are the Next Steps?

Once you file your LLC Articles of Organization in WY, you may need to take additional steps to comply with state and federal regulations.

Draft an Operating Agreement

An operating agreement isn’t required in Wyoming, but many businesses find that it helps run their businesses. An operating agreement describes the internal rules of your LLC. An operating agreement also may explain how financial decisions are made, voting procedures, and what would cause the LLC to dissolve. 

If you decide on a close LLC, the operating agreement must have a “Notice of Restrictions on Transfers and Withdrawals.” A close LLC doesn’t permit members to withdraw or transfer their membership without the approval of all the members.

If drafting an operating agreement feels overwhelming, we can help. We have an LLC Operating Agreement Template that can help you craft the right operating agreement for your business.

Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

You also need to get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service. An EIN is a tax identification number assigned to your LLC for tax purposes. Even if you don’t plan on having employees, your LLC may need an EIN. For example, many banks and other financial institutions require that you provide an EIN for their services.  

We make obtaining your EIN easy. You can get your LLC an EIN quickly with our EIN ID Number service.

Register your Wyoming LLC with Other Governmental Agencies

After you file your Articles of Organization for an LLC in Wyoming, you may need to register with other governmental agencies.  For example, if your LLC will be making any sales, you may need to register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue. 

Your LLC may also need licenses depending on what business you’ll be conducting. You should check with your locality to see if you need a business license in your area.  

We Can Help!

Figuring out the Wyoming business regulations for LLCs can be confusing and overwhelming. This is why we offer a Wyoming LLC Formation service to help you quickly set up your Wyoming LLC without too much hassle.

We also provide a Worry-Free Compliance service to handle your LLC’s ongoing compliance requirements and our ZenBusiness Money App to help you manage your finances in one place.