Short answer
The cheapest Wyoming LLC path is usually DIY plus a Registered Agent. WYOM is not the bare-minimum path; it is a one-package formation core for non-US founders who want the required pieces organized.
Not sure which state? Start with the non-US founder route.
Most founders do not start with a perfect state choice. They start with a practical goal: open a US LLC from abroad, request an EIN without SSN, keep official mail visible, and avoid a confusing upsell path.
Wyoming
Independent non-US founders who want a practical LLC route, EIN workflow, Registered Agent, official mail, and lower state-level maintenance.
Still needs federal tax review, home-country advice, truthful records, and provider-specific applications.
Delaware
VC, C-Corp, startup counsel, investor expectations, equity rounds, and Delaware-first legal workflows.
Can be unnecessary for founders who only need a simple remote LLC foundation.
Florida
Real Florida operations, local nexus, staff, inventory, customers, or Florida-specific founder facts.
Annual report costs and local obligations should be compared before choosing it from abroad.
New Mexico
Low-cost and privacy-oriented LLC research for founders ready to assemble the workflow themselves.
Registered Agent, EIN, address/mail, documents, and non-US founder workflow still need to be organized.
Real cost calculator
Compare total setup, not starting price. For non-US founders, the real first-year cost includes state fee, EIN workflow, Registered Agent, address/mail handling, documents, subscriptions, and annual renewal context.
| Route | Advertised | State fee | EIN | RA / mail | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOM.us | $499 one-time | Included | Included workflow without SSN | First-year Registered Agent + official mail | Optional annual service after year one |
| Low-start filing services | $0-$399 style entry price | Often separate | Tier or add-on varies | RA, address, and mail may be separate | Plan, RA, compliance, or add-on renewals may apply |
| Delaware startup route | Often one setup fee | May be included | Often included | Registered Agent renewal; mailroom varies | Delaware annual tax and RA renewal matter |
| DIY | $0 provider fee | Founder pays state directly | Founder handles IRS path | Founder hires and manages separately | Founder tracks all maintenance |
WYOM does not frame competitors as scams. The useful comparison is practical scope: what is included now, what renews later, and what the founder must still assemble.
Direct answer
If a founder only wants the lowest possible state filing path, DIY may be cheaper. WYOM's $499 package is for non-US founders who want Wyoming filing, first-year Registered Agent service, EIN request workflow, official mail, documents, and dashboard organized together.
What cheap options often leave to the founder
- Understanding Wyoming filing and Registered Agent requirements.
- Handling EIN request workflow without SSN.
- Organizing Operating Agreement and company records.
- Monitoring official mail and annual maintenance.
- Knowing where provider review, tax, legal, and accounting questions begin.
Where WYOM adds value
- One clear $499 package.
- No forced upsell maze around the formation core.
- Dashboard-based documents, status, and official mail visibility.
- Plain-language boundaries so the founder knows what remains separate.
FAQ
Is WYOM the cheapest Wyoming LLC option?
No. DIY can be cheaper. WYOM is positioned as a clearer done-for-you formation core for non-US founders, not as the lowest-cost filing-only route.
Why not use a free or very cheap LLC filing service?
Some cheap paths can fit founders who know the steps. Non-US founders should compare total workflow needs, EIN handling, Registered Agent, mail, documents, dashboard, renewals, and support boundaries.
Does WYOM hide required costs?
WYOM's core offer is a one-time $499 package with the Wyoming state filing fee and first-year Registered Agent service included.