Which state is cheaper for an LLC: Arizona or Wyoming?

Over 5 years, Arizona is cheaper with an estimated total cost of $305, compared to $535 for Wyoming, saving you approximately $230.

Can I register in Wyoming if I live and work in Arizona?

You can form an entity in Wyoming, but if your principal residence or business operations are in Arizona, statutory nexus rules require you to register as a Foreign LLC in Arizona. In Arizona, the foreign filing fee is $150 plus annual foreign maintenance of $0/year.

2026 Head-to-Head Statutory Comparison

Arizona vs Wyoming LLC

Arizona has zero annual report fees for life, but requires newspaper publication in non-Maricopa/Pima counties. Wyoming has complete member privacy.

5-Year Cost Verdict: Arizona saves an estimated $230 over 5 years.

Arizona Model →Wyoming Model →

Direct Side-by-Side Fee Matrix

Statutory 2026 Fee Schedules

Metric	Arizona	Wyoming
Initial State Filing Fee	$50	$100
Annual Report Fee & Frequency	$0 (none)	$60 (annual)
Annual Franchise Tax	$0 / None	$0 / None
5-Year Estimated True Cost	$305	$535
Public Member Anonymity	Moderate	High (Anonymous)
Foreign Qualification Fee	$150 upfront ($0/yr)	$150 upfront ($60/yr)

The Reality of Forming Out-of-State

Operating in Arizona with a Wyoming LLC?

If you live or conduct physical business in Arizona and form in Wyoming, you must register as a Foreign LLC in Arizona. This means paying Wyoming's formation fee ($100) PLUS Arizona's foreign filing fee ($150) and two annual registered agent fees.