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

Over 5 years, Texas is cheaper with an estimated total cost of $495, compared to $535 for Wyoming, saving you approximately $40.

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

You can form an entity in Wyoming, but if your principal residence or business operations are in Texas, statutory nexus rules require you to register as a Foreign LLC in Texas. In Texas, the foreign filing fee is $750 plus annual foreign maintenance of $0/year.

2026 Head-to-Head Statutory Comparison

Texas vs Wyoming LLC

Wyoming provides complete ownership privacy on public records and a $100 filing fee; Texas charges $300 upfront but has no annual report filing fee.

5-Year Cost Verdict: Texas saves an estimated $40 over 5 years.

Texas Model →Wyoming Model →

Direct Side-by-Side Fee Matrix

Statutory 2026 Fee Schedules

Metric	Texas	Wyoming
Initial State Filing Fee	$300	$100
Annual Report Fee & Frequency	$0 (none)	$60 (annual)
Annual Franchise Tax	$0 / None	$0 / None
5-Year Estimated True Cost	$495	$535
Public Member Anonymity	Public	High (Anonymous)
Foreign Qualification Fee	$750 upfront ($0/yr)	$150 upfront ($60/yr)

The Reality of Forming Out-of-State

Operating in Texas with a Wyoming LLC?

If you live or conduct physical business in Texas and form in Wyoming, you must register as a Foreign LLC in Texas. This means paying Wyoming's formation fee ($100) PLUS Texas's foreign filing fee ($750) and two annual registered agent fees.