Starting a Business in Wyoming Checklist

Check business name availability with the Wyoming Secretary of State Do a search to see if your business name is available: https://wyobiz.wy.gov/Business/FilingSearch.aspx Wyoming Secretary of State Secretary of State State Capitol Building, Room 110 200 West 24th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 P: (307) 777-7311 F: (307) 777-5339 business@wyo.gov
File paperwork to form your business File Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State to form your business. There is a $100 filing fee for a corporation or LLC. You need to have original ink signatures on your articles. You also need a signature from your registered agent. The state will take 3-5 business days to process your filing. If the filing process is something you’d rather avoid doing yourself, you can incorporate in Wyoming with Northwest Registered Agent. Wyoming Secretary of State Secretary of State State Capitol Building, Room 110 200 West 24th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 P: (307) 777-7311 F: (307) 777-5339 business@wyo.gov
Register with the Department of Revenue There is no state income tax, but businesses still have to register for sales tax purposes. Sales Tax: Wyoming has a 4% state sales tax. Income Tax: Wyoming does not have personal or corporate income tax. Wyoming Department of Revenue Department of Revenue Herschler Building, 2nd Floor West 122 West 25th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002-0110 P: (307) 777-5200 F: (307) 777-5223
Get a business license There is no general state business license but you may need a business license based on your location or occupation. Always check with your city and county government for local licensing requirements. The Business Permitting Assistance Center can help you with Wyoming licensing issues. Any other registration requirements? City of Cheyenne Many businesses require a city license from the City Clerk. Applications are available on the city’s website. The clerks office can also tell you if you need any other licenses and permits. Local License Info Business Permitting Assistance Office 214 W. 15th Street Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 P: (307)777-2843 F: (307)777-2838 City of Cheyenne Business Licensing Municipal Building Room 101 2101 O’Neil Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 http://wy-cheyenne2.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=69
Collect and Charge Sales Tax Do I need to collect sales tax? All Wyoming vendors must have a license to collect and remit sales tax. This includes businesses selling goods (and certain services) at retail or wholesale. What is the Wyoming sales tax rate? Wyoming has a 4% state sales tax. How do I register for Wyoming sales tax? You can register for taxes online at http://revenue.wyo.gov/Electronic-Services/excsie or submit the Sales and Use Tax License Application by mail. Forms are available on the Wyoming Department of Revenue’s website. How much does a Wyoming sales tax license cost? No Fee. Wyoming Department of Revenue Department of Revenue Herschler Building, 2nd Floor West 122 West 25th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002-0110 P: (307) 777-5200 F: (307) 777-5223 http://revenue.wyo.gov/Excise-Tax-Division