Choose a state for your LLC

You can form in any state no matter where you live. For most founders outside the US the choice comes down to yearly cost and what goes in the public record.

Lowest yearly cost, owners not public

Wyoming ($60 a year) or New Mexico ($0 a year).

Raising from US investors

Delaware, and ask a lawyer whether a corporation fits better.

Real operations in one state

Usually that state, since you would register there anyway.

Wyoming

To form: $100
Every year: $60
Approval: 1–3 business days
Owners public: No

Most non-US founders running an online business, agency, software product or holding company who want low yearly costs and privacy.

Wyoming in detail

Delaware

To form: $110
Every year: $300
Approval: 3–5 business days
Owners public: No

Founders who expect to raise from US investors soon, or who work with partners who specifically ask for Delaware.

Delaware in detail

New Mexico

To form: $50
Every year: $0
Approval: 2–4 business days
Owners public: No

Founders who want the lowest possible yearly cost and nothing to file with the state.

New Mexico in detail

Florida

To form: $125
Every year: $138.75
Approval: 2–5 business days
Owners public: Yes

Founders who will actually operate in Florida, for example with a local office, warehouse or staff.

Florida in detail

Texas

To form: $300
Every year: $0
Approval: 3–5 business days
Owners public: Yes

Founders with real operations, staff or customers in Texas.

Texas in detail

Nevada

To form: $425
Every year: $350
Approval: 1–3 business days
Owners public: Yes

Founders who will actually do business in Nevada. For most others Wyoming offers the same tax position for much less.

Nevada in detail

Colorado

To form: $50
Every year: $25
Approval: Same day
Owners public: No

Founders who want an LLC in place quickly and at low yearly cost.

Colorado in detail

Arizona

To form: $50
Every year: $0
Approval: 5–10 business days
Owners public: Yes

Founders with plans in Arizona who want no yearly state paperwork.

Arizona in detail

State fees as of October 2026. States change their fees and rules from time to time; we always charge the current state fee at cost and update these pages when they change. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Still deciding?

Our comparison of Wyoming, Delaware and New Mexico walks through the trade-offs in a few minutes.

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