Dissolve a Wyoming LLC or corporation
File with the Wyoming Secretary of State, then a final tax return.
The catch
The Secretary of State only dissolves an entity in good standing, so a lapsed annual report stops you at the door.
How to close a company in Wyoming
File your final tax return
Wyoming charges $60 by mail and wants your annual report license tax current first.
Wind up the business
Hold the vote your governing documents and Wyoming law require. Pay or set aside what you owe, in the order your lawyer advises.
File with the Wyoming Secretary of State
LLC: Limited Liability Company Articles of Dissolution, $60. corporation: Profit Corporation Articles of Dissolution by Shareholders, $60.
Pick how to file
By mail. The forms say to allow up to 15 business days after the Secretary of State receives the filing. Paid rush filing is available.
Check your records
Before you close accounts or delete Slack, work out what you must keep and whether a buyer may want it.
Facts and sources
| Fact | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing office | Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division, 307-777-7311 | Wyoming Secretary of State |
| corporation: dissolve | Profit Corporation Articles of Dissolution by Shareholders Fee: $60. The form prints $60 and the fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists dissolution at $60 for profit corporations. Nonprofits pay $25. Full notesHow to file: Mail with a check or money order to the Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th Street, Cheyenne. The form says it cannot be accepted by email, and the fee schedule does not mark dissolution as an electronic filing. | Wyoming Secretary of StateWyoming Secretary of State |
| LLC: dissolve | Limited Liability Company Articles of Dissolution Fee: $60. The form prints $60 and the fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists LLC dissolution at $60. How to file: Same as the corporation form. The LLC certifies it meets W.S. 17-29-701 and has finished winding up. | Wyoming Secretary of StateWyoming Secretary of State |
| Tax clearance | No. Wyoming Department of Revenue, Excise Tax Division. No tax clearance. The Secretary of State only dissolves an entity that is active and in good standing, so annual report license tax must be current. | wyoleg.govWyoming Secretary of StateWyoming Secretary of State |
| Before you file |
| Wyoming Secretary of Statewyoleg.gov |
| Reports and final return | The forms require good standing. The fee schedule sets the annual report license tax at $60 or two-tenths of one mill on Wyoming assets, whichever is greater, for corporations and LLCs. | Wyoming Secretary of State |
| How long it takes | The forms say to allow up to 15 business days after the Secretary of State receives the filing. Paid rush filing is available. | Wyoming Secretary of State |
| Other tax stops |
| Wyoming Department of Revenue |
Fees and form numbers change, so check the source before you file.
A checklist can keep you from forgetting things. It cannot tell you what your state requires today. Have your lawyer or CPA look at it before you rely on it. Vaultfish helps you run the process. We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. If you need counsel who knows this area, we can point you to one. Ask for a referral
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to close a Wyoming LLC or corporation?
LLC (Limited Liability Company Articles of Dissolution): $60. corporation (Profit Corporation Articles of Dissolution by Shareholders): $60. Fees change, so check the source link before you pay.
Do I need tax clearance to close a Wyoming company?
Wyoming does not require a tax clearance before you file. The Secretary of State only dissolves an entity in good standing, so a lapsed annual report stops you at the door.
Where do I file in Wyoming?
File with the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division. You can file by mail.
How long does it take to close a company in Wyoming?
The forms say to allow up to 15 business days after the Secretary of State receives the filing. Paid rush filing is available.
What happens to my Slack, email and CRM when I close?
Closing the company does not decide what happens to your records. Keep what tax and payroll rules ask for. The IRS gives retention periods on its site. Then check what the rest could be worth before you delete it.
Is this legal advice?
No. We read the state pages so you don't have to, then link to them so you can check our work. Have your lawyer or CPA read it too. They like that.
