State guides
Pick the right state for your U.S. LLC.
Each U.S. state has different formation fees, annual costs, and policies. These guides compare the four most popular states for international founders.
Wyoming WY
The international founder's default: low fees, strong privacy, and a friendly business climate.
- Formation
- $100
- Annual
- $60
- Filing
- 1–3 business days
Delaware DE
Prestige and strong corporate law for ambitious founders raising capital.
- Formation
- $90
- Annual
- $300
- Filing
- 2–4 business days
New Mexico NM
Cheapest formation with no annual report — ideal for lean solo operators.
- Formation
- $50
- Annual
- —
- Filing
- 1–3 business days
Florida FL
The right pick if you have or want a physical Florida presence.
- Formation
- $125
- Annual
- $139
- Filing
- 3–5 business days
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