Certificate of Authority

Overview

Register your out of state company to transact business in Wyoming. If your company plans to transact business in Wyoming as well as the home state of incorporation, you may need to register your business in Wyoming.

Wyoming particulars

Enjoy these benefits all Wyoming companies do...

• No corporate or personal income tax Because there is no income tax in Wyoming, there is no state income tax return to file every year.
• No business tax Wyoming does not require a state business license with costly fees.
• One person corporation One person can be the President, Secretary, and all the officers and directors of a corporation. It is never require that an LLC list any of it's members or managers.
• Limitation of liability The officers and directors of a Wyoming corporation are protected by statute and case law from the debts and actions of the corporation.
• Shareholder privacy Shareholder information is never on the public record in Wyoming.
• Complete anonymity Annual reports require the name of the authorizing the annual renewal and his/her name is never part of the public record. With a Wyoming corporation you really can anonymously own your corporation.
• Unlimited shares You can issue unlimited shares, with or without par value through your Wyoming corporation and there are no additional charge for the number of shares.
• Low regulation Wyoming does not have the bureaucratic regulations of many states and takes pains to keep it that way.
• Low fees There are no "hidden fees" for registering officers or changing your address.

How do I determine if my company is transacting business in Wyoming?

There are many factors used to determine whether a company is transacting business in a state, and the criteria differ by state. Some criteria evaluated include:

• Whether the company has a physical presence in the state
• Whether the company has employees in the state
• Whether the company accepts orders in the state
• Whether the company has a bank account in the state

If you are uncertain whether your particular business needs to domesticate, or register to transact business in Wyoming, it’s best to seek the advice of an attorney or accountant.

Why is a Certificate of Authority important?

Registering your company in states where you transact business is not optional. It is a legal requirement. Failure to qualify when you’ve been transacting business could result in:

• Fines and penalties for the time you were transacting business but were not qualified.
• Liability for back taxes for the time you were transacting business but were not qualified.
• Loss of access to that state’s court system, meaning that if you were sued in that state, you would not be able to defend the suit.

Key benefits

When registering a business, there is interaction both with your state of incorporation and the intended state(s) of qualification. Registered Agents of Wyoming, LLC handles this interaction on your behalf, allowing you to dedicate your time to your business.

Some things to keep in mind

Companies are required to have a registered agent not only in the state of incorporation but also in any/all states of domestication. You can register your out of state Corporation or LLC (limited liability company) to transact business in Wyoming.

Includes

• Verification of business name availability
• Preparation and filing of documents
• One full year of Registered Agent Service
  • Annual renewal reminder service
  • Notification of Process of Service
  • Unlimited phone and email support
• Wyoming Secretary of State filing fee
• Sending filed documents to you and keeping an electronic copy in our database as part of your complete file.

Additional options

Consider adding these options when ordering:

• Wyoming Address & Mail Forwarding Service

What information is required when placing my order?

To complete your order, please provide:

• Entity name as organization/incorporated
• State or Country of organization/incorporation
• Date of organization/incorporation
• Period of duration
• Purpose of organization/incorporation
• Mailing address of Corporation/LLC
• Principal office address of Corporation/LLC
• Officer/Director title (Corporation only)
• Officer/Director name and address (Corporation only)
• Managed by Manager or Managing Member (LLC only)
• Manager name and address (LLC only)
• Date the LLC/Corporation began doing business in Wyoming or the date it will begin to do business in Wyoming.
• For name availability purposes, list the type of business the LLC/Corporation will be conducting.

To select additional options, please provide:

• Wyoming Address & Mail Forwarding Service *
  • Forwarding address (US postal address only)

Note:

* If you wish to have both a physical and mailing address in Wyoming and have your business mail received and forwarded on a weekly basis, you must sign up for our Wyoming Address & Mail Forwarding Service and provide a US postal address for mail delivery. If you do not elect to have the Wyoming Address & Mail Forwarding Service, the billing address provided at checkout will be used for both the principal and mailing addresses on the Secretary of State Public Record.

Got questions?

Email us at agents@mywyomingllc.com or call toll free today (877) 239-2608.