Compare the total cost of anonymous LLC formation across Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, and Nevada over your holding period. Year one is $397 in Wyoming, $347 in New Mexico, $407 in Delaware, and $722 in Nevada, each all-in including the state filing fee. Over five years New Mexico is cheapest at roughly $507 because it has no annual report, while Wyoming lands near $797, Delaware near $1,767, and Nevada near $2,282.
| State | Year 1 (formation) | Annual (yr 2+) | Total (3 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $397 | $100/yr | $597 |
| New Mexico | $347 | $40/yr | $427 |
| Delaware | $407 | $340/yr | $1,087 |
| Nevada | $722 | $390/yr | $1,502 |
Wyoming is $397, New Mexico $347, Delaware $407, and Nevada $722. Each figure is all-in: it already includes the state filing fee, the registered agent for year one, the operating agreement, and the EIN, so nothing is added at checkout.
New Mexico, at roughly $507 across five years. It charges no annual report and no franchise tax, so after year one the only recurring cost is the registered agent renewal. Wyoming is next at about $797.
Only the recurring items: the state's annual obligation plus registered agent renewal. New Mexico owes nothing to the state, Wyoming charges a $60 annual report, Delaware a $300 franchise tax, and Nevada roughly $350 for the business license and annual list.
Yes. Every year-one figure is the total you pay, service fee and state fee combined. Delaware, for example, is a $297 service fee plus the $110 state fee for $407 total.