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title: Forming a Wyoming LLC as a Non-US Resident (2026 Guide)
description: "How a non-US resident forms a Wyoming LLC: no visit or SSN needed, getting an EIN by phone or fax, Form 5472, BOI status in 2026, banking and costs."
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# Forming a Wyoming LLC as a non-US resident

By Deanna Crossman, Wyoming notary public and founder of Sagebrush Corporate Solutions · Updated November 11, 2026

Short answer

You don’t need US citizenship, residency, an SSN or a visit to form a Wyoming LLC. You need a Wyoming registered agent and someone to file the Articles of Organization (state fee $100).

After formation, get an EIN by phone, fax or mail; the IRS online application requires an SSN or ITIN. If you’re the only owner, plan on filing **Form 5472** with the IRS every year. US-formed LLCs no longer file beneficial ownership (BOI) reports.

## Step by step

1. **Choose a name.** It must be available in Wyoming and end in “LLC” or another accepted designator.
2. **Appoint a registered agent.** Wyoming requires one with a physical Wyoming address. This is also where legal papers and state mail go.
3. **File the Articles of Organization.** If your registered agent files as organizer, the public record shows only the company name, the agent and its address, not the owners.
4. **Sign an operating agreement.** Wyoming doesn’t require you to file it, but banks and payment processors usually ask for one.
5. **Get an EIN.** See below.
6. **Open a bank account.** Requirements vary by bank and change often. Some banks need an in-person visit; some fintech banks open accounts remotely for non-resident owners.
7. **Keep up with yearly filings.** The Wyoming annual report (from $60) and, for single-owner LLCs, IRS Form 5472.

## Getting an EIN without an SSN

The EIN is the company’s US tax ID. Owners without an SSN or ITIN can’t use the IRS online application, so they file **Form SS-4** another way:

- **By phone:** international applicants can call the IRS (267-941-1099, not toll-free) and usually get the number during the call.
- **By fax or mail:** slower, often several weeks.

On Form SS-4, the “responsible party” is the owner who controls the company. A foreign ID number is fine in place of an SSN.

## US filings to know about

### Form 5472 (single-owner LLCs)

A US LLC with one foreign owner is a “disregarded entity” for tax purposes, but it still files Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 each year, even with no income. The IRS penalty for not filing is $25,000.

### Beneficial ownership (BOI) reports

Under FinCEN’s final rule of August 2026, companies formed in the US are exempt from BOI reporting. Only companies formed outside the US and registered to do business here still report.

### Income tax

Wyoming has no state income tax. Whether you owe US federal tax depends on where and how the company earns money. Talk to a US tax advisor before you start trading.

## What it costs

| Item | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Wyoming filing fee (LLC) | $100, plus a small card fee |
| Registered agent (Sagebrush) | $125/year |
| Annual report | From $60/year |
| Sagebrush Formation only | From $230 |
| Sagebrush International package (formation, registered agent, notarization, apostille, international shipping) | $600 all-in |

## Frequently asked questions

### Can a non-US citizen own a Wyoming LLC?

Yes. Wyoming has no citizenship or residency requirement for LLC owners or managers.

### Do I have to visit the US?

No. Formation, notarization and apostilles can all be done remotely. Some banks ask for an in-person visit.

### Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN?

No. Without one, apply by phone, fax or mail using Form SS-4 instead of the online application.

### Does my Wyoming LLC need to file a BOI report?

No. FinCEN’s August 2026 final rule exempts companies formed in the US.

### What is Form 5472?

An IRS information return that single-owner LLCs with a foreign owner file every year with a pro forma Form 1120. Missing it carries a $25,000 penalty.

## Form your Wyoming company from anywhere

Our International package covers formation, a year of registered agent service, notarization, apostille and tracked international shipping for $600.

[See the International package](https://www.sagebrushcs.com/international-package?hsLang=en)

## Related guides

- [What’s public about a Wyoming LLC](https://www.sagebrushcs.com/guides/wyoming-llc-privacy?hsLang=en)
- [Wyoming vs. Delaware for a small company](https://www.sagebrushcs.com/guides/wyoming-vs-delaware-llc?hsLang=en)
- [Remote notarization from outside the US](https://www.sagebrushcs.com/guides/remote-online-notarization-from-abroad?hsLang=en)

This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Sagebrush is not a law firm or accounting firm; confirm tax questions with a qualified advisor.

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