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How to Shut Down a Business in Wyoming

Complete guide to dissolving your business entity with the Wyoming Secretary of State.

Quick Answer

To dissolve a business in Wyoming, file LLC Articles of Dissolution with the Wyoming Secretary of State. The LLC filing fee is $60 and corporation fee is $60. Wyoming does not require tax clearance before filing. Standard processing takes 10-15 business days.

Quick Facts

Filing Agency Wyoming Secretary of State
Website https://sos.wyo.gov/
LLC Dissolution Fee $60
Corporation Dissolution Fee $60
Tax Clearance Required No
Processing Time 10-15 business days
Online Filing No
Phone (307) 777-7311

LLC Dissolution in Wyoming

Form
LLC Articles of Dissolution
Fee
$60
Online
No
Processing
10-15 business days
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Steps to Dissolve an LLC

  1. 1 Vote to dissolve the LLC according to the operating agreement or by member consent
  2. 2 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  3. 3 File final state tax returns if applicable (Wyoming has no state income tax)
  4. 4 Complete the LLC Articles of Dissolution form
  5. 5 Mail the form with a $60 check or money order payable to Wyoming Secretary of State
  6. 6 Wait up to 15 business days for processing
  7. 7 Cancel any licenses, permits, and registrations
  8. 8 Close business bank accounts and cancel your EIN with the IRS

Corporation Dissolution in Wyoming

Form
Profit Corporation Articles of Dissolution
Fee
$60
Online
No
Processing
10-15 business days
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Steps to Dissolve a Corporation

  1. 1 Hold a board of directors meeting to recommend dissolution
  2. 2 Obtain shareholder approval for the dissolution
  3. 3 Wind up business affairs, settle debts, and distribute remaining assets
  4. 4 File final state tax returns if applicable (Wyoming has no state income tax)
  5. 5 Complete the Profit Corporation Articles of Dissolution form (by shareholders or by incorporators/initial directors)
  6. 6 Submit in duplicate with a $60 check or money order payable to Wyoming Secretary of State
  7. 7 Mail or deliver in person to the Secretary of State's office
  8. 8 Wait up to 15 business days for processing
  9. 9 Cancel any licenses, permits, and registrations
  10. 10 Close business bank accounts and cancel your EIN with the IRS

Tax Requirements

Tax Clearance Required
No
Final Return Required
No

Tax Agency: Wyoming Department of Revenue

https://revenue.wyo.gov/

Phone: (307) 777-5200

Wyoming has no state income tax, no corporate income tax, and no franchise tax. No tax clearance certificate is required for dissolution. However, businesses may still need to file final sales tax or other applicable tax returns if they collected sales tax.

Additional Requirements

Publication Required: No
Creditor Notification: Must notify known creditors of the dissolution and provide a reasonable deadline for claims
Employee Notification: Must provide WARN Act notice (60 days) if 100+ employees
Board/Member Approval: LLC: Member vote as specified in operating agreement. Corporation: Board resolution followed by shareholder approval (majority of shares entitled to vote).
Registered Agent: Registered agent designation terminates upon dissolution

Contact Information

Agency: Wyoming Secretary of State

Address: Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th Street, Suites 100 and 101, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

Phone: (307) 777-7311

Email: Business@wyo.gov

Website: https://sos.wyo.gov/

Online Portal: https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/

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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is sourced from official state websites and was last verified in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.