Foreign LLC registration
Register a Wyoming LLC in Another State
An LLC formed in Wyoming that does business in another state registers there as a foreign LLC. Many states want proof of good standing from Wyoming: the Certificate of Good Standing, which is free, issued online as an instant download. Pick the state you are registering in to see its form, state fee and our total.
Where are you registering?
| Registering in | Form | State fee | Total with us | Wyoming certificate needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No form number, online | $184 | $383 | No |
| Alaska | Form 08-0497 | $350 | $549 | Yes |
| Arizona | Form L025 | $153.30 + $35 required expedite | $387.30 | Yes |
| Arkansas | Form FL-01 | $270 | $469 | Yes |
| California | Form LLC-5 | $70 | $269 | Yes |
| Colorado | No form number, online | $100 | $299 | No |
| Connecticut | No form number, online | $120 | $319 | Yes |
| Delaware | No form number | $200 | $399 | Yes |
| Florida | Form CR2E027 | $125 | $324 | Yes |
| Georgia | Form CD 241 | $235 | $434 | No |
| Hawaii | Form FLLC-1 | $51 | $250 | Yes |
| Idaho | No form number, online | $103.50 | $302.50 | Yes |
| Indiana | State Form 56369 | $105 | $304 | Yes |
| Iowa | Form 635_0010 | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| Kansas | Form FA | $115 | $314 | No |
| Kentucky | Form FBE | $90 | $289 | No |
| Louisiana | Form 972 | $190 | $389 | Yes |
| Maine | Form MLLC-12 | $250 + $50 required expedite | $499 | Yes |
| Maryland | No form number, paper form | $104.50 + $50 required expedite | $353.50 | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No form number, paper form | $520 | $719 | Yes |
| Michigan | Form CSCL/CD 760 | $50 | $249 | Yes |
| Minnesota | No form number, online | $205 | $404 | No |
| Mississippi | Form F0200 | $250 | $449 | Yes |
| Missouri | Form LLC 4 | $105 | $304 | Yes |
| Montana | No form number, online | $70 | $269 | No |
| Nebraska | No form number, online | $110 | $309 | Yes |
| Nevada | No form number, online | $425 | $624 | No |
| New Hampshire | Form FLLC-1 | $102 | $301 | No |
| New Jersey | No form number, online | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| New Mexico | No form number, online | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| New York | Form DOS-1361-f-a | $250 | $449 | Yes |
| North Carolina | Form L-09 | $253 | $452 | Yes |
| North Dakota | No form number, online | $135 | $334 | Yes |
| Ohio | Form 617 | $99 | $298 | No |
| Oklahoma | Form 0081 | $312 | $511 | Yes |
| Oregon | Form 110 | $275 | $474 | No |
| Pennsylvania | Form DSCB:15-412 | $250 | $449 | No |
| Rhode Island | Form 450 | $156 | $355 | Yes |
| South Carolina | Form F0008 | $110 | $309 | Yes |
| South Dakota | No form number, online | $750 | $949 | Yes |
| Tennessee | Form SS-4233 | $300 | $499 | Yes |
| Texas | Form 304 | $767.13 + $50 required expedite | $1,016.13 | No |
| Utah | No form number, online | $59 | $258 | Yes |
| Vermont | No form number, online | $155 | $354 | Yes |
| Virginia | Form LLC1052 | $100 | $299 | Yes |
| Washington | No form number, online | $200 | $399 | Yes |
| West Virginia | Form LLF-1 | $151 | $350 | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Form 521 | $100 | $299 | No |
Totals include our $199 service with the first year of registered agent service in the state you register in, and the expedite a few states require at checkout.
Questions
Does an LLC formed in Wyoming need to register in another state?
Yes, in each state where it does business; it stays formed in Wyoming and registers there as a foreign LLC.
Which states ask for the Wyoming certificate?
34 of the 48 states in the table ask for the Certificate of Good Standing with the filing; the last column shows which.
How do I get the Certificate of Good Standing?
Wyoming issues it online as an instant download for free.
How old can the certificate be?
From 30 days to one year, depending on the state; 60 days is the most common limit (9 states). Each filing page gives the rule for that state.
What does registering cost?
Our $199 plus the state fee, which runs from $50 to $767.13 here; the table shows each total.
Do I keep filing in Wyoming?
Yes: Wyoming's Annual Report ($61.44) continues, and the new state adds its own yearly filing.
Do I need a registered agent in each state?
Yes, one in each state where the company is registered. Ours is included for the first year in the new state, then $149 a year.
Can I form a new company in the other state instead?
You can, but it would be a separate company with its own formation and yearly filings, while the Wyoming company keeps its Annual Report ($61.44). Registering keeps one company.