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Wyoming, Florida or Texas? Our 3 Most Popular LLC States (2026)
Most of our clients pick one of these three states. Compare our all-in price, the yearly state filing and who each state suits, then choose yours in a minute.
Choose Wyoming ($199, or $250 with US business bank account setup) if you live outside the US or want the lowest yearly cost. Choose Florida ($299) if you have customers or staff in Florida. Choose Texas ($450) if you live or operate in Texas. All prices are all-in: state fee, EIN, registered agent and mailing address included.
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1. Where do you live?
2. Where will your business operate?
3. Do you need a US business bank account?
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Wyoming LLC
Includes state filing fee, EIN, registered agent and mailing address.
- Lowest yearly cost of the three
- No state income tax
- Owner names are not required on the Articles
Yearly: Annual report, usually $60, due the first day of your anniversary month
Choose Wyoming – $199Wyoming + Bank Account – $250Wyoming LLC detailsFlorida LLC
Includes state filing fee, EIN, registered agent and mailing address.
- Fully online filing on Sunbiz
- No state personal income tax
- Never miss May 1
Yearly: Annual report, $138.75, due January 1 to May 1 ($400 late fee after May 1)
Choose Florida – $299Florida LLC detailsTexas LLC
Includes state filing fee, EIN, registered agent and mailing address.
- No state personal income tax
- No franchise tax due under $2.65M revenue (2026 report)
- One report every year, even at $0
Yearly: Franchise tax report + Public Information Report by May 15. Most small LLCs owe $0 but must still file
Choose Texas – $450Texas LLC detailsWyoming vs Florida vs Texas: Side by Side
| Wyoming | Florida | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our all-in price | $199 | $299 | $450 |
| Wyoming with bank account setup | $250 | – | – |
| Included | State fee, EIN, registered agent, mailing address | State fee, EIN, registered agent, mailing address | State fee, EIN, registered agent, mailing address |
| Yearly state filing | Annual report | Annual report | Franchise tax report + Public Information Report |
| Yearly state cost | Usually $60 | $138.75 | $0 for most small LLCs |
| Due date | First day of your anniversary month | January 1 to May 1 | May 15 |
| Late fee risk | Low | $400 after May 1 | Penalties if the report is late |
| State personal income tax | None | None | None |
| Owner privacy | High: names not required on the Articles | Lower: names usually appear on state records | Lower: names usually appear on state records |
| Best for | Founders abroad, online businesses | Business in Florida | Business in Texas |
Which One Should You Choose?
- You live outside the US and sell online or offer services: choose Wyoming.
- You have customers, staff or an office in Florida: choose Florida.
- You live in Texas, have an office there or keep stock there: choose Texas.
- Still not sure? Book a free call and we will tell you which one fits.
What You Pay After the First Year
Your all-in price covers forming the LLC. After that, each state has one yearly filing:
- Wyoming: annual report, usually $60. See the Wyoming annual report guide.
- Florida: annual report, $138.75, between January 1 and May 1. See the Florida annual report guide.
- Texas: franchise tax report and Public Information Report by May 15; most small LLCs owe $0. See the Texas yearly report guide.
Foreign-owned single-member LLCs also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, whichever state you choose. See Form 5472 filing.
Other States
These three are our clients' favourites, but we form LLCs in all 50 states. Compare every state on our pricing page or read the best state for your LLC.
Most Popular States: FAQs
Which of the three states is cheapest?
Wyoming. Our all-in price is $199 and the yearly annual report is usually $60. Florida is $299 with a $138.75 annual report, and Texas is $450 with a yearly report where most small LLCs owe $0.
Which state is best if I live outside the US?
Most founders abroad choose Wyoming for its low yearly cost, no state income tax and owner privacy. Pick Florida or Texas if your business actually operates there.
Do I need to live in the state I choose?
No. You can form an LLC in any state from anywhere in the world. You need a registered agent in that state, and it is included in our price.
Is the price really all-in?
Yes. The price includes the state filing fee, your EIN, a registered agent and a mailing address. Yearly state filings, like the Wyoming or Florida annual report, are paid later each year.
Can I choose a different state?
Yes. We form LLCs in all 50 states. See every state's price on our pricing page or book a free call and we will help you choose.
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