The Real Annual Costs of a U.S. LLC

The most honest question to ask before forming a company: 'What will this structure cost me every year?' For a Wyoming LLC the numbers are predictable and low — but not zero. Here is the itemized reality.

Mandatory annual expenses

• Wyoming annual report + license tax: from $62 (based on in-state assets)
• Registered agent service: around 4,200 TRY (~$99) per year
• IRS Form 5472 + 1120 preparation: from 9,900 TRY (accountant's fee)

Optional expenses

• U.S. business address + mail scanning: around 4,900 TRY per year
• Annual report filing service: 3,900 TRY (you may also file it yourself)
• Accounting software: $0–30 per month (Wave is free; QuickBooks is paid)

In total, a typical single-member Wyoming LLC's mandatory annual cost lands around $400–500. With no state income tax, and no federal income tax for non-ETBUS structures, this amount usually represents the entire annual outlay. A company formed with these numbers known upfront never gets surprised.