Questions and answers

Straight answers to the questions clients ask us most, about Wyoming companies, registered agents, notarization and apostilles.

Registered agent

What does a Wyoming registered agent do, and do I need one?

Every Wyoming company must keep a registered agent with a Wyoming street address. The agent receives legal papers and official state mail for your company, then notifies you and forwards them.

What does your registered agent service cost, and what's included?

$125 a year. It includes our Wyoming address on the public record, a mailing address with mail scanning and forwarding, and annual report filing while you're current. State fees are separate.

How quickly will you notify me when legal papers or state mail arrive?

The same business day, by email with a scanned PDF when needed.

Is annual report filing included?

Yes, while your account is current. Wyoming charges $60 plus a $5 convenience fee when your Wyoming assets are under $300,000.

Can you be my registered agent in Delaware or another state?

No. We act as registered agent only in Wyoming.

Do I have to file the change-of-agent paperwork if I switch to you?

No. We prepare and file it, and send you a copy once it's filed.

Forming a company

How quickly can you form my LLC or corporation?

Usually the same business day we have your signed contract and payment. You receive your Articles the same day. Send us your preferred name first so we can check it's available.

Can I form a Wyoming LLC if I live outside the U.S.?

Yes. No U.S. residency or citizenship is required, and your principal office can be anywhere in the world.

Should I form an LLC or a corporation?

We form both, but we don't advise which is right for you. Please ask your attorney or tax advisor. Corporations must publicly list directors and officers from the first annual report.

Do you form DAO LLCs and Series LLCs?

Yes. A DAO LLC has the same $105 state fee as a regular LLC. A Series LLC is $105 plus $10 per series.

Why form in Wyoming rather than Delaware?

Wyoming has no state income or franchise tax, a $60 annual report, owner names off public filings, and charging-order protection for single-member LLCs. Delaware mainly suits venture-backed corporations.

Can you move a non-U.S. company to Wyoming?

Yes. A new Wyoming formation plus a merger is usually cheaper and faster than a domestication, and needs no apostilles.

Privacy

Will my name appear on public filings?

Not for an LLC. We file as the organizer and authorized signer, so only the company name and our registered office address are public. The IRS still requires the responsible party's details.

What owner information do you collect, and is it public?

We collect managers, members, officers and directors with titles and addresses, and ownership percentages for LLCs. We keep it confidential unless a court orders otherwise.

Can an organizer's name be removed from my company's record?

No. Wyoming law doesn't allow it. For new companies, we file as organizer so your name stays off the record.

Remote notary

How does remote notarization work, and what ID do I need?

Sessions run over Zoom and documents are signed through Adobe Sign; Keet is available on request. Bring a passport or other government photo ID and have access to your email. It takes just a few minutes.

How much is remote notarization?

$20 per document. It's free for Sagebrush registered agent clients and included when you use our $200 apostille service.

Which documents can you notarize?

Internal company documents such as operating agreements, resolutions and certificates of incumbency, and Wyoming trade name applications. Wyoming state documents must be certified by the State instead. We can't notarize U.S. government forms, except the SS-4 EIN form as proof of ownership.

Can you notarize documents for a Delaware or Florida apostille?

No. An apostille needs a notary from the state issuing it, such as a Delaware notary for a Delaware apostille.

Apostille

What does the apostille service include, and what does it cost?

$200 covers any remote notarizations, hand delivery to the Wyoming Apostille Division within one business day, certified documents collected in person, and customs forms. State fees and shipping are extra.

Which documents can be apostilled?

Documents certified by a Wyoming official. Business documents must be certified by the Secretary of State; others, such as an operating agreement or power of attorney, must be notarized by a Wyoming notary.

What does Wyoming charge for apostilles and certified copies?

$20 per apostille, $10 for certified Articles (up to 10 pages) and $20 for a certified certificate of good standing.

Will my personal information appear on the apostille request?

No. We use our address. The State records the document type, the company and the destination country.

Fees and payment

What payment methods do you accept?

Debit and credit cards and ACH by online invoice, plus Bitcoin (on-chain or Lightning), USDT and USDC. You can form a Wyoming LLC paying only in Bitcoin.

What does a typical annual renewal cost?

About $190 for an LLC: $125 registered agent, $60 annual report and the State's $5 fee.

When are fees due, and are they refundable?

Fees are due up front, and annual fees on each anniversary. We invoice 30 days ahead. Registered agent fees aren't refunded for unused time.

Can you expedite a filing?

Yes, for $100 we hand-deliver it for same-day filing. Name changes are the exception: they take 10 to 15 business days at the State.

EIN and banking

Can you help non-U.S. owners get an EIN?

We provide guidance and checklists, and can act as your third-party designee. You or your advisor completes the filing.

Can I get an EIN without an SSN?

Yes. A foreign ID works. The fastest route is for the owner to call the IRS and apply by phone; faxed applications can take months.

My LLC is formed. What happens next?

Use your Articles to get an EIN, then open a bank account. Renewal reminders and state notices come to us, and we contact you with next steps.

Changes and closing

How do I dissolve a Wyoming LLC I'm not using?

The simplest option is to let it lapse at its next renewal. You can also file a dissolution for a $60 state fee if you need proof.

Can a dissolved company be reinstated?

Yes, usually the same day we have the annual report information and fees. The State charges $100 plus the missed annual report.

How do I cancel or transfer my registered agent service?

Give us 30 days' written notice at any time. Fees already paid aren't refunded for unused time.